The numbers: Business conditions at U.S. companies deteriorated again in November and pointed to a slowing economy. The “flash” U.S. services sector index drop to a three-month low of 46.1 Read more
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Durable-goods orders jump 1%, but momentum unlikely to last as U.S. economy slows
The numbers: Orders at American factories for long-lasting goods such as autos and computers jumped 1% in October, marking a strong showing that probably isn’t sustainable because of a slowing U.S. Read more
German factory orders fall a bigger-than-expected 4% in September
New orders in Germany’s manufacturing sector fell sharply and by more than forecast in September reflecting weakening external demand for goods in a context of rising input costs and high Read more
German factory orders fall a bigger-than-expected 4% in September
New orders in Germany’s manufacturing sector fell sharply and by more than forecast in September reflecting weakening external demand for goods in a context of rising input costs and high Read more
U.S. factory orders rise in September, belying concerns of manufacturing slowdown
Orders for manufactured goods rose 0.3% in September, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The gain was in line with the median forecast of economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Read more
U.S. durable-goods orders rise in September but momentum is fading leading to talk of recession
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods rose 0.4% in September, the Commerce Department said Thursday. It was the sixth increase in the last seven months and was Read more
Durable-goods orders jump in September led by aircraft orders
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods rose 0.4% in September. It was the sixth increase in the last seven months and was fueled by strong orders for Read more
U.S. factory orders flat in August, as expansion in the manufacturing sector slows
Orders for manufactured goods were flat in August, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. The unchanged reading was in line with forecasts of economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. The Read more
‘We don’t need as many employees’: Factories slow as rising interest rates rattle the economy
The numbers: A key barometer of American factories fell to a 28-month low of 50.9% in September as high inflation and rapidly rising U.S. interest rates rattled the economy. The Institute Read more
Durable-goods orders show strength outside of aircraft
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods fell 0.2% in August mainly because of decline in bookings for large aircraft, but investment rose in a sign the industrial side Read more