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Trade Deficit Widened in January as Exports Dropped

Trade Deficit Widened in January as Exports Dropped

Washington, DC, March 4, 2016—The goods and services deficit was $45.7 billion in January, up $1.0 billion from $44.7 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Factory Orders Rebound, Up 1.6% in January

Factory Orders Rebound, Up 1.6% in January

Washington, DC, March 3, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in January, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $7.5 billion or 1.6% to $463.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

Economic Activity Increased in Most Regions, Fed Beige Book

Economic Activity Increased in Most Regions, Fed Beige Book

Washington, DC, March 3, 2016—Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts continued to indicate that economic activity expanded in most Districts since the previous report, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for February 2016.