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Orders for Manufactured Goods Up 1.0% in February

Orders for Manufactured Goods Up 1.0% in February

Washington, DC, April 4, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in February, up seven of the last eight months, increased $4.8 billion or 1.0% to $476.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 1.5% January increase.

Construction Spending Rose 3.0% YOY in February

Construction Spending Rose 3.0% YOY in February

Arlington, VA, April 4, 2017—Construction spending in February totaled $1.192 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, up 0.8% from January and 3.0% from the February 2016 level, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Goods and Services Deficit Declined in February

Goods and Services Deficit Declined in February

Washington, DC, April 4, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $43.6 billion in February, down $4.6 billion from $48.2 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced.

TISE Offers Complementary Webinar

TISE Offers Complementary Webinar

Las Vegas, NV, April 4, 2017—The International Surfaces Event is offering a complementary webinar series called Design & Color Inspiration.

Construction Spending Rose 0.8% in February

Construction Spending Rose 0.8% in February

Washington, DC, April 3, 2017—Construction spending during February 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,192.8 billion, 0.8% above the revised January estimate of $1,183.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.