Similar Stories to Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.2 Percent In February on Bing News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New orders for manufactured goods rose less than expected in February and a gauge of future business investment also fell short of forecasts, Commerce Department data showed on Wednesday.

Sections:  business   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • US home sales rebound slightly in February
    U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
  • Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years
    The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
  • Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour
    Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
  • Retailers report modest gains for April
    Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. More
  • US home building is surging, but job growth isn't
    The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help - if he could hire enough qualified people. "There is a shortage of manpower," says Vap, owner of South Valley Drywall in Littleton, Colo. More
BING NEWS:
  • U.S. Factory Orders Decrease In Line With Estimates In September
    New orders for U.S. manufactured goods declined in line with economist estimates in the month of September, according to a report ...
    11/4/2024 - 2:41 am | View Link
  • Durable-goods orders retreat due to Boeing. Manufacturing slump goes on.
    Durable-goods orders dropped 0.8% last month for the second straight month, the government said Friday. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast a 1.0% decline. Back To Top ...
    10/25/2024 - 4:07 am | View Link
  • Orders for US Durable Goods Decline on Aircraft Bookings
    New orders placed with US factories for durable goods declined in September as a drop in bookings for commercial aircraft more than offset a pickup in business equipment. The value of bookings for ...
    10/25/2024 - 2:25 am | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Business News