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The U.S. recovery falters

Thursday Jul 15, 2010

"The numbers are consistent with the idea of a slowing of growth in the U.S. and worldwide, but not a recession in 'W'," said Nigel Gault, economist at IHS Global Insight.

Entries weekly unemployment declined in the United States during the week to July 10, at 429 000 458 000 cons (revised) the previous week, said the Labor Department, while economists had expected jobless claims averaged 450,000.

The producer prices have meanwhile fell more than expected due to lower energy costs. They fell 0.5% last month, after falling 0.3% in MayEconomists polled by Reuters had expected a decline of 0.1%.

The increase in industrial production in June was announced in the aftermath is just as a sham because it is primarily due to increased electricity production justified by the massive use of air conditioners.

This declining trend in the economy observed in June of large chance of being confirmed in July as evidenced by signs of activity around New York and Philadelphia.

The indices "Philly Fed" and "Empire State" have both signed for the sharp declines this month, the first falling to 5.1 against 8 in June, dipping to 5.08 the second month against 19.57 last.

"We are now in an economic environment in which one steps forward and one step back. We must content ourselves with a low growth for some time yet," said Howard Simons, strategist at Bianco Research.

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