Homebuyers rushed to take advantage of government incentives and record-low mortgage rates in April, giving the housing market its biggest boost in five months.
Goldman Sachs faced rising regulatory and legal pressure on Monday as allegations that the bank duped clients fueled momentum for regulatory reform on both sides of the Atlantic. Goldman Sachs - Business - Financial services - Gordon Brown - Banking Services
Two years of steep job cuts all but ended last month, unexpectedly pulling down the unemployment rate and raising hopes for a lasting economic recovery.
