Fed’s new economic forecast paints brighter picture of growth and employment for rest of year
Federal Reserve sees slightly better 2010 economy Retail sales post surprising 0.3 pct February increase, raising hopes economy gaining momentum
Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February No sticker shock expected at the pump: gasoline prices will rise, but not much above $3
Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets Retailers report February sales gains even as they grappled with snowstorms, confidence drop
Retailers report gains for February NEW YORK — Shoppers shrugged off the snow that hammered much of the country in February to buy spring clothing and other items, resulting in the strongest retail sales gain since November 2007, a month before the recession started. Highlights from the latest Beige Book economic survey of the Fed’s 12 regional bank districts
Highlights from the Fed’s latest economic survey |