Jobless claims decreased by 3,000 in the week ended Sept. 15 to 382,000, while the estimate was 375,000. Companies are believed to be holding back hiring and investment as overseas demand slow, and potential tax

Existing Home sales increased 7.8% to a 4.82 million annual rate (highest level in two years), beating estimates of 4.56 million on record-low mortgage rates, more affordable properties and limited supply of new homes. Sales