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Home building jumps in June after dismal spring

Builders broke ground on more single-family homes and apartments in June, helping the battered construction industry gain a little life after a dismal spring.

 

June consumer prices record largest drop in a year

June consumer prices record largest drop in a year

Consumer prices fell slightly more than expected in June to post their biggest drop in a year on weak gasoline costs, government data showed on Friday, pointing to a cooling in commodity-driven inflation pressures.

 

ADP, Jobless Data Suggest Improvement

Private businesses added a stronger number of jobs in June than expected, according to ADP, while new claims for jobless benefits fell last week.

 

Home prices rise in June, but a drop may be looming

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index shows a modest 1% gain over May figures, with prices in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco increasing.

 

New home sales up, but sales remain slow

For those seeking hope in the better-than-expected 23.6 percent jump in new home sales in June: it's only one month's data.

Senh: Sure, these figures for new home sales are only for June, but we'll take any good news we can get.

 

Unemployment rate falls, but job momentum weak

Unemployment rate falls, but job momentum weak

Private employers add 83,000 jobs in June, more than double the rate in May but still below the numbers that would suggest a strong recovery.

 

New-home sales up 11% in June from previous month

New-home sales up 11% in June from previous month

Price cuts and tax credits provide a boost.

 

Retail sales rise more than expected

Retail sales rise more than expected

The government says retail sales advanced in June by the largest amount in five months, led by a surge in gasoline prices and a slight rebound in the battered auto sector.

 

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