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Trade Deficit Widened in December as Exports Fell

Trade Deficit Widened in December as Exports Fell

Washington, DC, February 5, 2016— The goods and services deficit was $43.4 billion in December, up $1.1 billion from $42.2 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Factory Orders Fell Sharply in December

Factory Orders Fell Sharply in December

Washington, DC, February 4, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in December, down four of the last five months, decreased $13.5 billion or 2.9% to $456.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.

U.S. Productivity Down Significantly in Fourth Quarter

U.S. Productivity Down Significantly in Fourth Quarter

Washington, DC, February 4, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 3.0% annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 0.1% and hours worked increased 3.3%.