01 Apr Commodities’ Best Quarter Since 2016 May Be Tough Act to Follow Commodities had their best quarter in almost three years, driven by supply concerns and optimism over demand. Investors, though, might not want to get too cocky. Read more...
01 Apr Factory Gauge Rises From Two-Year Low on Employment Gains A gauge of U.S. factories topped estimates in March, rising from a two-year low on strength in employment and orders and signaling stabilization after a rocky few months. Read more...
01 Apr Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline in February U.S. retail sales unexpectedly eased in February on declines in grocery stores and building materials, which could reflect cooler weather, though also may signal further headwinds for the economy in the first quarter. Read more...
01 Apr 47,000 Bridges Nationwide Are Structurally Deficient, ARTBA Analysis Finds Iowa, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma have the dubious distinction of leading the country in states with the highest number of bridges deemed structurally deficient, according to a recent analysis by the group that represents road builders. Read more...