Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg News

• U.S. GDP Beat Forecasts in Third Quarter, Growing 3.1%

  By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg News  |  December 20, 2012

  Economists expect spurt to fade this period, amid economic and political challenges.

• Payrolls Up 227,000 in February

  By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg News  |  March 9, 2012

  Last six months of job growth strongest since 2006.

• U.S. Economy Expands 2.8% in Q4

  By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg News  |  January 27, 2012

  Growth less than expected as consumers curb spending.

• Jobless Claims Drop 15,000

  By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg News  |  January 5, 2012

  372,000 total in latest week is lowest in more than three years.