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U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June

“The underlying trend of demand for durable goods remains at very elevated levels and should support sustained production into 2022."
By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2021
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U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June

Despite supply chain issues, "business investment is showing no signs of slowing down or a lack of confidence in continuing strength in consumer demand."
By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021
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U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

"The response of capital spending to the COVID pandemic is encouraging for the outlook for 2021."
By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2021
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U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December

Manufacturing has been driven by strong demand for factory goods "as 23.7% of the labor force works from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic."
By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2021
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 4% in Q4
The Economy

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 4% in Q4

After the worst year for the economy since at least the end of World War II, economists are still hopeful of a faster recovery in the second half of 2021.
By Matthew Heller | January 28, 2021
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Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October
The Economy

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October

The continued improvement in the key measure of U.S. business investment suggests manufacturers are optimistic about a return to normalcy next year.
By Matthew Heller | November 27, 2020
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U.S. Factory Orders Tumble 17.2% in April
The Economy

U.S. Factory Orders Tumble 17.2% in April

"While this recession didn't start with a capital spending slump, the weakness in investment spending could take a long time to dissipate."
By Matthew Heller | May 28, 2020
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U.S. Economy Posts Smallest Annual Gain Since 2016
The Economy

U.S. Economy Posts Smallest Annual Gain Since 2016

“Certainly, the economy isn’t firing on all cylinders, but it also doesn’t appear to be at risk of stalling out either.”
By Matthew Heller | January 30, 2020
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% in Q3
The Economy

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% in Q3

“There is something of a tug-of-war going on between consumers, who continue to spend, and businesses, which have sharply pulled back on investment.”
By Matthew Heller | October 30, 2019
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Consumer Spending Rises Only 0.1% in August
The Economy

Consumer Spending Rises Only 0.1% in August

With income outpacing expenditures, consumers may have "a good amount of cushion to sustain spending if or as the economy slows."
By Matthew Heller | September 27, 2019
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Key Investment Measure Surges 1.9% in June
The Economy

Key Investment Measure Surges 1.9% in June

"The trend in durable goods orders remains decidedly weak" amid worries about a global growth slowdown and trade tensions.
By Matthew Heller | July 26, 2019
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U.S. Productivity Surges to 3.6% Gain in Q1
The Economy

U.S. Productivity Surges to 3.6% Gain in Q1

“The rebound in productivity is restraining labor costs and keeping inflation in check,” an economist says.
By Matthew Heller | May 2, 2019
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Key Investment Measure Gains 0.8% in January
The Economy

Key Investment Measure Gains 0.8% in January

Core capital goods orders rebounded from a sharp drop in December, suggesting the slowdown in business investment may be shallow.
By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2019
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 2.6% in Q4
The Economy

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 2.6% in Q4

“I think this is a slowing. I don’t think this is ‘we’re falling into an abyss," one economist says.
By Matthew Heller | February 28, 2019
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Has the TCJA Actually Helped Companies?
Tax

Has the TCJA Actually Helped Companies?

The overall financial impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is difficult to calculate and may be viewed differently by optimists and skeptics.
By David McCann | January 7, 2019
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