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NewsJune 24, 2003

Consumers Say Expectations Improved

Consumer confidence was steady in June, off only 0.1 from May to 83.5, according to The Conference Board

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NewsJune 17, 2003

Figures Up for May Manufacturing

Manufacturing production increased 0.1% in May after declining 0.6% in both March and April.

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NewsJune 12, 2003

Retail Sales Volume Rises Again in May

A fall in gas prices masked a 0.2% rise in May non-gas station retail sales, repeating what happened in April, said Jim Haughey, Newport Communications senior economist

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NewsJune 6, 2003

Decline in Goods Shipments Due to Cheaper Oil

Non-durable goods manufacturing shipments fell 3.5% in April according to the Commerce Department

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NewsJune 3, 2003

Manufacturing Activity Rises in May

The ISM index of manufacturing activity rose to 49.4 in May from 45.4 in April on the strength of monthly gains in orders, production and order backlogs, now all just over 50.

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NewsJune 2, 2003

Truck Tonnage Index Shows 5.4% Rise

A preliminary look at the American Trucking Assns.’ (ATA) seasonally adjusted Truck Tonnage Index shows an increase to 153.0 -- or 5.4% -- in April 2003 compared with March 2003

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NewsMay 30, 2003

Income, Spending Show Slight Improvement

The April income and consumption report from the Commerce Department shows only very slim improvement from March.

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NewsMay 29, 2003

April Durable Goods Sales Lower

Durable goods shipments dropped 0.7% in April, orders declined 2.4% and inventories slipped 0.1%.

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NewsMay 28, 2003

Consumers Return to Prewar Spending Habits

Tuesday economic reports confirmed that consumers will again be spending enough to provide modest growth and freight until investment and exports strengthen later this year,

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NewsMay 23, 2003

Tax Cut Will Have Almost Immediate Benefits

The $330-billion tax approved Friday by Congress will almost immediately add some fiscal stimulus to the economy

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