Finance & Mortgage

Bullish consumers, rising home prices brighten U.S. growth picture

U.S. consumer confidence surged to a six-year high in March and house prices increased solidly in January, positioning the economy for stronger growth after a weather-induced soft spot.

Dollar firms against euro on weak German PMI data

The dollar rose against the euro on Monday after signs of slower growth in Germany worried traders and expectations of tightening U.S. monetary policy continued to support the greenback.

U.S. March factory activity growth slows slightly: Markit

U.S. manufacturing activity slowed in March after nearing a four-year high last month, but the rate of growth and the pace of hiring remained strong, an industry report showed on Monday.