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U.S. Wholesale Stocks Fall 0.5% in February
The Economy

U.S. Wholesale Stocks Fall 0.5% in February

While the inventory data indicate a slowdown in first-quarter economic growth, economists expect a pickup in the second quarter.
By Matthew Heller | April 11, 2016
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Wholesalers Continue to Build Inventories
Supply Chain

Wholesalers Continue to Build Inventories

While positive for GDP, the wholesale inventory number could also reflect slackening demand from retailers.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 10, 2015
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Durable Goods Orders Fall In August
The Economy

Durable Goods Orders Fall In August

The 2% drop followed two consecutive months of increases.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 24, 2015
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U.S. to Delay Domain Names Handover for a Year
The Cloud

U.S. to Delay Domain Names Handover for a Year

Calls for the U.S. to transfer control of ICANN to an international group have been fueled by Edward Snowden's revelations of NSA spying.
By Matthew Heller | August 19, 2015
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Second Quarter GDP Grows 2.3%
The Economy

Second Quarter GDP Grows 2.3%

Personal consumption expenditures rose 2.9% last quarter, keeping the U.S. economy's moderate recovery on track.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 30, 2015
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Signs of a Second-Quarter Rebound?
The Economy

Signs of a Second-Quarter Rebound?

Orders for durable goods declined at a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in April, but excluding the transportation sector the numbers showed signs of life.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 26, 2015
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Housing Starts Surged in April
The Economy

Housing Starts Surged in April

One important sector of the U.S. economy appears to have rebounded from a slow winter.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 19, 2015
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Trade Deficit Largest Since 2008
The Economy

Trade Deficit Largest Since 2008

Gap between U.S. imports and exports likely means that U.S. GDP actually contracted in the first quarter.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 5, 2015
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Durable Goods Disappoint
The Economy

Durable Goods Disappoint

Durable goods orders fell 1.4% in February, a significant variance from economists' median forecast of a rise of 0.2%.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 25, 2015
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Economic Rebound in Q2 Higher Than Estimated
The Economy

Economic Rebound in Q2 Higher Than Estimated

Business investment and exports fueled 4.6% annualized growth in GDP, the U.S. economy's best performance since 2011.
By Iris Dorbian | September 26, 2014
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