Topic: Gary Bigg

Tighter credit stalling economy's growth

AP News - 1603 days ago
Tighter Credit Squeezing U.S. Economic Growth, Survey Shows; Jobless Claims FallStrained by a tight credit market, the nation's economy should stumble along at a slower pace in coming months, but it may find help from lower interest rates and possible ...

Homebuilder Stocks Defy Poor July Data

Forbes - 1638 days ago
Investors probably weren't surprised by what they read about the homebuilding sector on Thursday morning, but the news was still a little jarring.. The Commerce Department announced that construction of new homes and apartments tumbled 6.1% in July from the ...