Written by Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose for a fourth month in April, accompanied by a jump in sales that signals companies will ramp up orders to meet demand. READ MORE »
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Producer Prices in U.S. Decreased 0.3% in May on Fuel
Wholesale prices in the U.S. fell in May for the third time in the past four months, pulled down by lower costs for energy and food as European default concerns threatened to slow the global expansion. READ MORE »
U.S. Consumer Prices Fall on Lower Energy Costs
Consumer prices fell for the second consecutive month in May, extending a break for Americans’ pocketbooks. Less expensive energy was the main factor pulling down prices. READ MORE »
Factory orders fall 1.4 percent in May
Orders to U.S. factories declined broadly in May after nine straight months of gains, raising new concerns that the recovery is stalling. READ MORE »
New home construction drops, but outlook brightens
New home construction fell to the lowest level of the year in June, but there were indications of increased activity in coming months, the government said Tuesday. READ MORE »