After a year of shrinking output, the U.S.economy grew last quarter at a 3.5 percent annual rate.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

The high U.S.unemployment rate, a resurgent Republican opposition and President Obama's shrinking approval ratings are making Democrats nervous as they face the November elections for Congress and governors.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

Last week saw positive U.S.economic news, with increases in home sales and housing prices, a jump in manufacturing activity, a drop in new jobless claims, and a new growth figure showing the economy shrinking far less than had been anticipated.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02