On Monday, Janet Yellen, the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, delivered a speech on monetary policy at the University of Michigan.
US private companies created less positions than expected last month; however, a fall in the jobless rate suggested that the labour market remained on a strong footing.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits decreased more than expected last week, hitting the lowest level over the past five weeks, official figures revealed on Thursday.
US manufacturing activity rose in line with analysts' expectations last month, a private survey revealed on Monday.
US manufacturing activity rose in line with analysts' expectations last month, a private survey revealed on Monday.
US manufacturing activity rose in line with analysts' expectations last month, a private survey revealed on Monday.
The US economy expanded at a stronger than initially expected pace during the final quarter of 2016 amid higher consumer spending.
The US economy expanded at a stronger than initially expected pace during the final quarter of 2016 amid higher consumer spending.
Pending home sales increased substantially and, thus, surprised many experts, who did not expect such a leap.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased significantly despite experts' pessimistic forecasts.
Orders for US-manufactured long-lasting goods rose more than expected last month, official figures revealed on Friday.
Orders for US-manufactured long-lasting goods rose more than expected last month, official figures revealed on Friday.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, hitting the highest level over the past seven weeks, official figures revealed on Thursday.
Residential home sales plunged in February despite the promising start of the year. Contrary to experts' forecasts, total existing home sales slipped 3.7% over the month of February.
The number of Americans who filed for unemployment insurance last week decreased to 241,000, a survey from the Labor Department revealed on Thursday, following the preceding week's 243,000 filings.
The number of Americans who filed for unemployment insurance last week decreased to 241,000, a survey from the Labor Department revealed on Thursday, following the preceding week's 243,000 filings.
US industrial production was unchanged last month, while market analysts anticipated an increase, official figures revealed on Friday.
The number of Americans who filed for unemployment insurance last week decreased to 241,000, a survey from the Labor Department revealed on Thursday, following the preceding week's 243,000 filings.
As analysts expected, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates at its March monetary policy meeting on Wednesday amid rising inflation, solid economic growth and the strong labour market.
The seasonally adjusted Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.3% in February, the Bureau of Labour Statistics revealed on Tuesday.
The US private sector created more jobs than expected last month, providing support for a Fed interest rate hike on Wednesday.
The US private sector created more jobs than expected last month, providing support for a Fed interest rate hike on Wednesday.
The US private sector created more than expected jobs last month, surprising markets.
The US private sector created more than expected jobs last month, surprising markets.