Archived Laser Cutting Machines News of article 203596 for 2006-05-24
| Date: 2006-05-24 |
Genre: Laser Cutting Machines |
Article: 203596 |
Metals - Topix.netDurable goods orders fell sharply in April
Use the text input below to search Topix.netNew orders for manufactured durable goods in April decreased $10.5 billion or 4.8 percent to $210.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. This decrease follows two consecutive monthly increases, which includes a 6.6 percent March increase. Excluding transportation, new orders decreased 1.1 percent.
Excluding defense, new orders decreased 3.8 percent.
The Associated Press reported that the April setback was the largest since a 7.6 percent drop in January and reflected a 32.2 perce... Read more
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