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Slump in U.S. Goods Demand Signals Factory Slowdown: Economy
San Francisco Chronicle 24 (Bloomberg) — Demand for U.S. capital goods such as machinery and communications gear dropped in July by the most in eight months, a sign manufacturing will contribute less to the economic expansion. Bookings for non-military capital equipment … Drop in key US durable goods orders shows weakness Businesses Slash Spending Plans in Sign 'Soft' Recovery to Continue Business spending plans hint at factory weakness |