Retail sales up, as expected, for January in US

U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in January from December, as expected. Excluding the auto segment, sales were up 0.2%, slightly above the 0.1% estimated.FoxBusiness.com

Global economy bouncing back: Moody's

(Reuters) - Moody's Investor Services on Tuesday said downside risks for the global economy had receded in the past three months, though a number of dangers still remained. In its latest Global Macro Risk Scenarios report, the ratings agency also said it expected economic growth to be slow in many countries.

Strong retail sales in January

(Reuters) - Many top retailers reported strong January sales on Thursday after offering merchandise and deals that drew in shoppers in spite of higher payroll taxes.

Spring seasonal hiring up

Home Depot to hire more than 80,000 for seasonal positions this spring; more than 10,000 jobs than 2012 - @CNNMoney

Dow hits 14000 for first tie since 2007

On the back of its best January in nearly two decades, the Dow launched past the 14000 mark for the first time since 2007 Friday amid growing optimism the global economy is picking up steam.FoxBusiness

US construction spending up 0.9 percent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose in December, ending a year in which construction activity increased for the first time in six years.

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Employment report points to steady economic growth

(Reuters) - Employment grew modestly in January and gains in the prior two months were bigger than initially reported, supporting views the economy's sluggish recovery was on track despite a surprise contraction in output in the final three months of 2012. 

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Nonfarm payrolls rose by 157,000 in January

The Labor Department reports nonfarm payrolls rose by 157,000 in January from December, slightly below the 160,000 expected. The unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9% from 7.8% the month prior. December's nonfarm payroll increase was revised up to 196,000 from a previously reported 155,000.FoxBusiness

Planned business spending up

(Reuters) - A gauge of planned business spending rose in December, a sign that business worries over tighter fiscal policy may not have held back investment plans as much as feared at the end of 2012.

US orders for durable goods rise 4.6% in December, sign of strength in manufacturing - @AP

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures gained Monday after equipment-maker Caterpillar Inc. reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit and orders for durable goods jumped in December.

Retail sales point to firmer consumer spending

(Reuters) - Retail sales rose solidly in December as Americans shrugged off the threat of higher taxes and bought automobiles and a range of other goods, suggesting momentum in consumer spending as the year ended. More.