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Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in October to a one-year high as low borrowing costs helped sustain the recovery in residential real estate.

The cost of living in the U.S. was little changed in October, reflecting a drop in energy prices that has yet to filter through to other goods and services.

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the need to retain staff keeps firings at the lowest levels in more than a decade.

Residential-construction permits in the U.S. climbed in October to a six-year high, pointing to a pickup in homebuilding after activity cooled because of a slowdown in multifamily projects.

Wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly increased in October as higher costs for services and food outweighed a slump in energy.

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased in October as the port works to resolve congestion issues.

Industrial production in the U.S. dropped in October, weighed down by declines at utilities, mines and automakers that signal manufacturing started the fourth quarter on soft footing.

Working households may soon have an alternative to the modern dilemma of how to take delivery of stuff ordered online: have it dropped off in your car.

Consumer confidence rose more than forecast in November, reaching a seven-year high and indicating Americans will be in the mood to step up holiday spending.

United Parcel Service Inc. sees the boom in online retailing as an opportunity, not a threat, as the delivery company devises new tactics to make e-commerce more profitable, Chief Executive Officer David Abney said.