CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer

• US economic growth up to still-modest 2 percent rate

  By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer  |  October 26, 2012

  The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster 2 percent annual rate from July through September, buoyed by more spending by consumers and the federal government.

• Fewer US CEOs planning to expand, hire

  By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer  |  September 26, 2012

  A survey of U.S. chief executives shows a sharp drop in the number of large companies that plan to add jobs or hire more workers.

• Measure of US economy rose 0.3 percent in May

  By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer  |  June 21, 2012

  A measure of future U.S. economic activity rose in May to the highest level in four years, a sign the economy will keep growing but at a modest pace.