nesteldulleke schreef op 26 maart 2012 09:16:
Orders Probably Picked Up With Spending: U.S. Economy Preview
www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-25/ord...Manufacturers in the U.S. probably received more orders for durable goods in February and consumer purchases climbed the most in five months, economists said reports this week will show. Bookings for long-lasting factory goods rose 3 percent last month after decreasing 3.7 percent in January, according to the median estimate of 70 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News. Personal spending increased 0.6 percent last month, boosted in part by stronger auto sales.
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The Commerce Department’s report
on March 28 is projected to show orders for goods meant to last at least three years climbed for the fourth time in five months,
Employment and income gains helped underpin consumer confidence in March. The Conference Board’s release
on March 27 may show its index was little changed at 70 this month after reaching a one-year high of 70.8 in February, the survey median showed. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final March index of consumer sentiment slipped to 74.7 from 75.3 the previous month, according to the survey.