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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 04 > Factory orders are up

Factory orders are up


June 4, 2008

WASHINGTON — Orders for manufactured goods posted a surprisingly strong increase in April as demand rose in a number of areas, including heavy machinery, iron and steel. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that orders were up 1.1 percent in April following a 1.5 percent increase....

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