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  1. US Current Account Deficit up 3.7 Percent in Q1

    Fri, 14 Jun 2013

    account trade deficit widened from January through March as Americans earned less from overseas investments. The Commerce Department says the deficit increased 3.7 percent in the first quarter to $106.1 billion. That's up a revised $102

  2. Business Highlights

    Thu, 13 Jun 2013

    taxes and could drive faster growth later this year. The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales increased 0.6 percent back by a decline in orders to American factories. The Commerce Department said Thursday that business stockpiles rose 0.3 percent

  3. US Business Increased Stockpiles 0.3 Pct. in April

    Thu, 13 Jun 2013

    their sales fell for a second straight month. The mixed report suggests economic growth could be slowing. The Commerce Department says business stockpiles rose 0.3 percent in April from March. That followed a 0.1 percent decline in March

  4. Futures Slump in the Midst of a Global Selloff

    Thu, 13 Jun 2013

    percent of all economic activity in the U.S., making it a crucial aspect of a full economic recovery. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that spending in retail stores last month hit the highest levels in three years. In the face

  5. US Retail Sales Jump 0.6 Percent in May on Autos

    Thu, 13 Jun 2013

    gain shows consumers remain resilient despite higher taxes and could drive faster growth later this year. The Commerce Department says retail sales increased 0.6 percent in May from April. That's up from a 0.1 percent gain the previous

  6. US Wholesale Stockpiles Rose 0.2 Percent in April

    Tue, 11 Jun 2013

    stockpiles in April and their sales rebounded from a big decline in March, positive signs for economic growth. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that stockpiles at the wholesale level rose 0.2 percent in April. That followed a 0.3 percent

News

  1. US Stock Futures Follow Asian Markets Higher

    Mon, 10 Jun 2013

    trading a lot more optimistic about the U.S. economy, too, following a strong report Friday from the Labor Department. Next up is the May retail sales report Thursday from the Department of Commerce . Economists expect a slight uptick.

  2. Business Events Scheduled for the Coming Week

    Fri, 7 Jun 2013

    June 11 WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases wholesale trade June 13 WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases retail sales mortgage rates, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases business inventories

  3. US Factory Orders up 1 Percent in April

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    Factory orders rose 1 percent in April compared with March when orders had dropped a sharp 4.7 percent, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. The big swing reflected volatility in commercial aircraft orders, which were down sharply in

  4. Turkey's Tourism Industry Shrugs off Protest Fears

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    residents visited Turkey in 2011, the latest year in which figures are available, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce . While protesters and riot police have clashed for days in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities over the past

  5. Turkey's Tourism Industry Shrugs off Protest Fears

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    residents visited Turkey in 2011, the latest year in which figures are available, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce . While protesters and riot police have clashed for days in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities over the past

  6. Turkey's Tourism Industry Shrugs off Protest Fears

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    residents visited Turkey in 2011, the latest year in which figures are available, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce . While protesters and riot police have clashed for days in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities over the past

  7. Turkey's Tourism Industry Shrugs off Protest Fears

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    residents visited Turkey in 2011, the latest year in which figures are available, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce . While protesters and riot police have clashed for days in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities over the past

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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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