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
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Durable-goods orders flat, but businesses invest more in good sign for economy
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods fell flat in July because of a big drop in military contracts, but a key weathervane of business investment rose in a Read more
U.S. durable-goods orders surge in June, but all the strength is in cars and military planes
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods jumped 1.9% in June largely because of more bookings for new cars and military aircraft, but there were hints of weakness among Read more
U.S. durable-goods orders surge in June, but all the strength is in cars and military planes
The numbers: Orders at U.S. factories for long-lasting goods jumped 1.9% in June largely because of more bookings for new cars and military aircraft, but there were hints of weakness among Read more
Opinion: Almost all the economic numbers line up: A U.S. recession is likely
The United States is perilously close to falling into a recession, despite the reassurances of Federal Reserve officials, Wall Street economists and financial journalists. That’s not just an idle opinion; Read more
Stocks may keep falling as this ‘harbinger’ points to potential ‘hit’ to companies’ forward profits, warns Morgan Stanley
Pain in the battered stock market may continue to intensify this year as companies face headwinds from weak consumer confidence and a drop in new manufacturing orders relative to inventory Read more
U.S. factory orders jump 1.6% in May — but the good times might not last
U.S. factory orders jumped 1.6% in May in a show of strength among manufacturers — but a more recent survey of of top executives suggests demand might be waning in Read more
U.S. manufacturers grow at slowest pace in 2 years, ISM finds, as demand softens
The numbers: The ISM barometer of American factories fell 3.1 points to a two-year low of 53% in June in another sign the U.S. economy is slowing. High inflation is still Read more