Economic growth expected, but can it be sustained?
New home sales fall a surprising 3.6 percent
Durable goods orders rise 1 percent in September
Worsening job picture fuels slide in confidence
NEW YORK — A private forecast of economic activity rose for the sixth straight month in September, a sign the economy may keep growing early next year despite rising unemployment.
New jobless claims rise more than expected to 531K
WASHINGTON — The Midwest is starting to see a comeback in manufacturing and technology. Home sales are rising in parts of the Northeast. But states like Florida, Nevada and California, still suffering from the housing bust, remain depressed.