GasBuddy.com Labor Day Weekend gas prices analysis

CHICAGO -- For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices they’ve ever seen at this time of year.

U.S. unemployment applications flat at 374,000

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, following three straight weeks of increases, the government said Thursday.

GDP report: U.S. economy grew at 1.7% rate in 2nd quarter

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy grew slightly faster than initially reported in the second quarter, but was still too weak to signal any major improvement in the job market ahead.

Gas prices continue to climb as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Gas prices continued to climb -- particularly along the Gulf Coast -- as the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac forced the closure of many oil and refining facilities.

Home prices rose in all major U.S. cities in June

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A sharp boost in home prices during the spring could signal a recovery in the long-suffering U.S. housing market, according to an industry report issued Tuesday.

Isaac threatens Gulf oil production, may push gas prices up

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Tropical Storm Isaac is curtailing oil production along the Gulf of Mexico and threatening refineries, which could send already rising gasoline prices up another 10 cents in the coming week.

Average gas price $3.83 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon on Sunday, August 26th.

Applications for U.S. unemployment aid up slightly

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- More people filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, signaling little improvement in the job market in August.

Unemployment dips in 26 of 32 Wis. cities in July

MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates dipped in most major Wisconsin cities and counties in July.

Average gas price $3.88 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 5.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.88 per gallon on Sunday, August 19th.

Jobless claims rise slightly across nation

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, muddling the picture for the job market.

Gas prices see biggest jump of the year, $3.69 nationwide average

(CNN) -- Gas prices jumped 18 cents over the past two weeks, the biggest jump of the year, according to a survey published Sunday.

U.S. applications for unemployment aid fall by 6,000

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, bringing encouraging news for the job market.

Gas prices climb, near $4 per gallon in Milwaukee area

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Gas prices continued their slow but steady march higher Tuesday, surpassing a nationwide average of $3.63 cents a gallon on the back of refinery problems in the United States and higher crude oil prices globally.

Average gas price $3.97 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 37.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.97 per gallon on Sunday, August 5th.

U.S. economy adds 163K jobs, rate rises to 8.3%

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Businesses stepped up their hiring in July, but the unemployment rate ticked higher anyway.

Analyst says Milwaukee area gas prices to rise as of Thursday

MILWAUKEE -- Patrick DeHaan, Senior Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy.com reports gas prices should rise in the Milwaukee area starting Thursday morning, August 2nd.

Average gas price $3.56 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56  per gallon on Sunday, July 29th.