U.S. consumer sentiment dips in preliminary July reading

(Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment dipped in early July while an index of consumer expectations weakened for a third straight month, a survey released on Friday showed.

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Rose in June From Month Earlier

Consumer sentiment improved in June as higher stock prices and an improving labor market helped bolster Americans' views of the economy.

U.S. GDP revised down, but hints of economic thaw emerge

(Reuters) - The U.S. government slashed its estimate for fourth-quarter economic growth on Friday in the latest sign of a loss of momentum, but some tentative signs emerged that suggested the worst of the slowdown may be over.

U.S. consumer confidence dips; housing starts miss forecasts

(Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed in August and residential construction rose less than expected last month, potentially dimming hopes of an acceleration in economic activity in the third quarter.