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Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by $0.1 Billion in March

Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by $0.1 Billion in March

Washington, DC, May 4, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $43.7 billion in March, down $0.1 billion from $43.8 billion in February, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced.

Initial Jobless Claims Fell Slightly in April

Initial Jobless Claims Fell Slightly in April

Washington, DC, May 4, 2017— In the week ending April 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 238,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 257,000, reports the Department of Labor.

Non-Manufacturing Growth Continued in April

Non-Manufacturing Growth Continued in April

Tempe, AZ, May 3, 2017—Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in April for the 88th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.

Construction Employment Rose in 224 of 358 Metro Areas in March

Construction Employment Rose in 224 of 358 Metro Areas in March

Arlington, VA, May 3, 2017—Construction employment increased in 224 out of 358 metro areas between March 2016 and March 2017, declined in 92 and stagnated in 42, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Home Prices Rose 7.1% YOY in March, Says CoreLogic

Home Prices Rose 7.1% YOY in March, Says CoreLogic

Irvine, CA, May 3, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 7.1% in March 2017 compared with March 2016 and increased month over month by 1.6% in March 2017 compared with February 2017, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI).