U.S. homebuilder confidence falls to 13-month low amid higher construction costs, home

Japan's 2nd quarter GDP grows 1.3 pct on robust exports offset by sluggish consumption

U.S. stocks rise modestly amid economic data
U.S. stocks eked out modest gains on Thursday as investors parsed a slew of economic data.

Oil prices decline amid demand worries
Oil prices fell on Thursday amid renewed concerns over demand outlook.