U.S. consumer sentiment rises despite Ebola fears

(Reuters) - While the appearance of the deadly Ebola virus in Texas is worrying the nation, it has yet to lead Americans to take a more cautious view over how to spend their money, data suggested on Friday.

American Consumers in 2013 Most Upbeat Since Before Recession

American consumers in 2013 were more upbeat than at any time in the previous six years as views on the economy, finances and the buying climate improved.

India Bonds Set for Best Week in Month on RBI Pause; Rupee Drops

India’s 10-year government bonds headed for their best week this month after the central bank unexpectedly refrained from raising interest rates.

Economy in U.S. Expanded at a 2.5% Annual Rate Last Quarter

The economy expanded at faster pace in the second quarter from the previous three months, a sign the U.S. was weathering federal budget cutbacks and higher taxes.

Fed's Raskin bemoans low-wage nature of jobs recovery

(Reuters) - Too much of the recent growth in employment has been concentrated in low-wage and temporary jobs, leaving the recovery on shaky ground, a top Federal Reserve official said on Friday.

US consumer confidence at highest since February 2008

WASHINGTON: Americans' confidence in the economy surged last month to the highest level in nearly five years, as many were encouraged by an improving job market.

Americans Grew Gloomier About the Economy in May

Americans grew much gloomier about the economy in May, causing a critical measure of consumer confidence to suffer its biggest decline in eight months and ending a period of steady optimism.

US home prices drop, consumers turn gloomy

NEW YORK: US home prices fell more steeply than expected in November, and consumer confidence soured in January, highlighting the hurdles still facing the economic recovery.