Economy

Stronger-than-expected growth reflects pick-ups in consumer and government spending, residential construction.

Stronger-than-expected growth reflects pick-ups in consumer and government spending, residential construction.

As sales slump, companies from Ford to Dow Chemical announce job cuts.

Decline shows limited labor market progress.

Central bank says again that rates are likely to stay near zero through mid-2015.

Central bank says again that rates are likely to stay near zero through mid-2015.

Stock markets slide may make investors more critical of cash holdings.

Stock markets slide may make investors more critical of cash holdings.