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Manufacturing slows down in China
Sep 3, 2012
Manufacturing activity fell last month in China for the first time in almost a year. This follows a string of other bad news when it comes to the Chinese economy.
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Housing, jobs and retirement stay on voters' minds
Aug 31, 2012
Undecided voters in Florida and North Carolina share what their greatest concerns are in the upcoming election.
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Why is Russia the place to be right now for carmakers?
Aug 30, 2012
Of all the European markets, Russia is the fastest growing. But why?
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What's a boon for manufacturing? One word: Plastics
Aug 3, 2012
Rust Belt manufacturing isn't just about steel -- an uptick in business is boosting plastics, aluminum, and other products as well.
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Tempered optimism ahead of Caterpillar earnings
Jul 25, 2012
Caterpillar reports earnings today, and few expect the company to show much strength. The heavy equipment maker has been doing well, but that looks to change.
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Some economic slowdown in the U.S., gas prices remain stable
Jul 2, 2012
There's news this morning that folks who do the ordering at factories are increasingly wary. The Markit U.S. Purchasing Managers Index was a disappointment, its worst showing since late 2010.
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European contraction impacts U.S. exports
Jul 2, 2012
Exports have been one of the few bright spots in the U.S. recovery, but they're slowing down.
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Mexican economy poised to grow after election
Jul 2, 2012
In Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto of Institutional Revolutionary Party has taken the presidency. He inherits an economy that's on the upswing, and Americans may soon be buying a lot more "Made in Mexico" goods.
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Skilled factory workers hard to find
Jun 21, 2012
A report says more than half of American companies are having trouble finding enough skilled workers to hire. Why don’t employers train workers instead?
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Manufacturing slows in China
Jun 4, 2012
Figures coming out of China are showing a slowdown in manufacturing signalling that Western consumers are buying less.
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