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  1. US Construction Spending up 0.5 Percent in May

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    Construction spending rose 0.5 percent in May compared with April when spending was up 0.1 percent, the Commerce Department said Monday. Private residential construction rose 1.2 percent to the highest level since October 2008, further

  2. US Factory Activity Expands in June, Jobs Decline

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    by the most in six months, according to the Commerce Department . The U.S. economy expanded at only a 1 in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said this week. That was much slower than its

  3. US Construction Spending up 0.5 Percent in May

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    Construction spending rose 0.5 percent in May compared with April when spending was up 0.1 percent, the Commerce Department said Monday. Private residential construction rose 1.2 percent to the highest level since October 2008, further

  4. US Stock Futures up Ahead of Manufacturing Data

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    m. EDT Monday. Construction is also expected to have jumped in May due to a rebounding housing sector. The Commerce Department report will be released at 10 a.m. as well. Global markets are rising as well despite signs that China's

  5. Business Events Scheduled for the Coming Month

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    manufacturing index for June, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases construction spending for TUESDAY, July 2 WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases factory orders for May WEDNESDAY, July 10 WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases wholesale trade inventories

  6. Oil Price Stays Above $97 on Improving US Data

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    Steady job gains could help the economy expand later this year and increase energy consumption. The U.S. Commerce Department said consumers spent more in May as their income rose, although spending was weaker in April, February and January

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  1. Business Events Scheduled for the Coming Week

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    releases its manufacturing index for June, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases construction spending for May, 10:00 a.m. TUESDAY, July 2 WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases factory orders for May, 10:00 a.m. DETROIT

  2. US Consumer Spending up 0.3 Percent in May

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    their income increased at the fastest pace in three months, gains that could help economic growth rebound. The Commerce Department said Thursday that consumer spending rose 0.3 percent last month. That made up for a 0.3 percent decline

  3. Stocks Rise Even as US Economic Growth Slows

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    in the first three months of the year, significantly lower than the previous estimate of 2.4 percent. The Commerce Department said that consumers spent less than previously estimated, a troubling development in a country where consumer

  4. Futures Rise Despite Downwardly Revised GDP

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    lackluster consumer spending. Many believe the culprit is higher taxes, imposed at the beginning of the year. The Commerce Department on Wednesday revised the annual growth rate for the first quarter down from its previous estimate of a 2.4 percent

  5. US Economy Grows at Slower 1.8 Pct. Rate in Q1

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    mostly because consumers spent less, suggesting higher taxes are having a deeper impact on economic growth. The Commerce Department revised the annual growth rate for the January -March quarter down from its last estimate of a 2.4 percent

  6. Reports Reflect Fed's Message of Stronger Economy

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 476,000, the Commerce Department said. That was the fastest pace since July 2008. Though may start to rebound, according to a report from the Commerce Department . The department said orders for durable goods rose 3

  7. New Home Sales and Existing Home Prices Both Surge

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    percent in May compared with April, according to the Commerce Department , which said the new homes sales rate was at the highest long-lasting manufactured goods in May, according to the Commerce Department . Durable goods orders last month rose 3.6 percent

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Videos

  1. Unclaimed Money: Free Cash at Mall of America?

    Sun, 30 Sep 2012

    that goes with it. We have teamed up with the minnesota department of commerce to give back free, yes free, money. Right in the middle up and money left to you from loved ones. Minnesota commerce department chair loves giving it back. You never know, it could

    Commerce Department found at 1:27

    didn't pick up and money left to you from loved ones. Minnesota commerce department chair loves giving it back. You never know, it could be $1,000 or tens of thousands of dollars that's your money. Reporter:
  2. Gary Locke Named New Ambassador to China

    Wed, 9 Mar 2011

    immensely talented and dedicated men and women within the Department of Commerce . In the White House and with it I'm proud of the work that we've done at the Commerce Department delivering services faster. Serving the needs of US businesses

    Commerce Department found at 6:34

    thanks to the immensely talented and dedicated men and women within the Department of Commerce . In the White House and with it -- I'm proud of the work that we've done at the Commerce Department delivering services faster. Serving the needs of US businesses and workers saving taxpayers billions of dollars might be the more efficient and
  3. Obama Taps Richardson for Commerce Secy.

    Wed, 3 Dec 2008

    work on the critical functions of commerce department for administering our census and There's a vital role for the Department of Commerce in our economic recovery. The official climate change research. That is the Department of Commerce . Boosting commerce between states

    Commerce Department found at 1:25

    It will be key -- his work on the critical functions of commerce department for administering our census and monitoring our climate to protecting our intellectual property. And restoring our economic diplomacy. In the end Bill
  4. Do the Rich Feel the Economic Crunch?

    Thu, 24 Jul 2008

    one of the things that they talked about. And actually studied was going back to 1970. They use the monthly Department of Commerce . Statistics on disposable income. In prepared compared that excuse me to the average price of homes in the

    Department of Commerce found at 1:48

    And actually studied was going back to 1970. They use the monthly Department of Commerce . Statistics on disposable income. In prepared compared that excuse me to the average price of homes in the country. And what we
  5. How to Prepare for Digital TV

    Thu, 18 Sep 2008

    45995. Like you can't get help from the government in paying for it. There is a subsidized program from Department of Commerce we can get to forty dollars coupons per household. Which is about as helpful to low income seniors. And it

    Department of Commerce found at 0:52

    the government in paying for it. There is a subsidized program from Department of Commerce we can get to forty dollars coupons per household. Which is about as helpful -- to low income seniors. And it turns
  6. Huckabee on Faith & Immigration

    Sun, 2 Dec 2007

    tax was the same when I left office as it was when I. Started. The overall tax burden according to the US Department of Commerce state and local taxes in my state. In the nearly eleven years obvious governor went up by one point 1%. Now

    Department of Commerce found at 6:55

    was when I. Started. The overall tax burden according to the US Department of Commerce state and local taxes in my state. In the nearly eleven years obvious governor went up by one point 1%. Now he's
  7. TV's Big Switch

    Tue, 30 Dec 2008

    the coupon get an install it well to tax six weeks from today and tomorrow. February 17 so start now and the Department of Commerce says. Those coupons are running out. Other yes so many negative this and as you can go now on the Internet

    Department of Commerce found at 3:17

    weeks from today and tomorrow. February 17 so start now and the Department of Commerce says. Those coupons are running out. Other -- yes so many negative this and as you can go now on the Internet
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