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U.S. orders for durable goods sink 4.2% in March
Orders for long-lasting U.S. goods sank 4.2% in March, largely because of fewer booking for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected orders to fall by 2.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Orders for transportation equipment slumped 12.5% -- the biggest drop since November 2010 -- as bookings plunged 47.6% for commercial aircraft. Yet orders also fell in most other categories, with the notable exception of autos, appliances and electrical equipment. Orders for autos and parts rose a scant 0.1% after a 2% gain in February. Excluding the volatile ... (full story)
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