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U.S. business inventories increase solidly in December

WASHINGTON – U.S. business inventories increased strongly in December, with motor vehicle stocks accelerating, a sign that the worst of the global semiconductor shortage was probably behind. Business inventories increased 2.1% after…
February 16, 2022

U.S. factory orders fall in December; shipments rise further

WASHINGTON – New orders for U.S.-made goods fell slightly more than expected in December, but manufacturing remains supported by businesses replenishing inventories. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that factory orders decreased…
February 3, 2022

U.S. core capital good orders unchanged in December

WASHINGTON – New orders for U.S.-made capital goods were unexpectedly unchanged in December, suggesting a loss of momentum in business spending on equipment amid shortages. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that…
January 27, 2022