US third quarter growth fastest in three years at 3.3%
The six months from April to October saw the fastest economic expansion since the same period in 2014, when GDP grew by an average of 4.9 percent.
Nov 29, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Gold at highest since May 1 on political uncertainty, dollar
Gold hit its highest in nearly four weeks on Friday as political uncertainty led investors to shun riskier assets in favour of bullion.
May 26, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
US economy grows at tepid 1.2%; business spending softens
The US economy slowed less than initially thought in the first quarter, but there are signs it could struggle to rebound sharply in the second quarter amid slowing business investment and moderate consumer spending.
May 26, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
US economy accelerates to 2.9 percent, hits fastest pace in two years as election looms
US economic growth accelerated to a 2.9 percent annual rate in the third quarter boosted by a big jump in exports and solid consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Oct 28, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
India's exposure to US government securities crosses $123 billion in July
Steeply increasing its exposure, India's holdings of American government bonds touched a high of USD 123.7 billion in July making it the 12th largest holder of such securities.
Oct 11, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Asia extends stocks rally as upbeat US GDP calms nerves
Asian shares extended a global rally on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data calmed sentiment, with Chinese stocks jumping for the second day following a rocky start to the week.
Aug 28, 2015, 08:07 AM IST
US stocks soar to new record as growth accelerates
The Dow stock index climbed above 18,000 for the first time ever Tuesday after government data estimated third-quarter US economic growth at a spectacular five percent.
Dec 23, 2014, 22:36 PM IST
US economy grew robust 3.9% in third quarter
The US economy grew at a robust 3.9 percent pace in the third quarter, stronger than previously estimated as business investment and consumer spending picked up, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2014, 19:52 PM IST
