U.S. Factory Orders Rose 2.1% In September
(For September 2010)
U.S. factory orders rose 2.1% in September. The consensus was at 1.8%, prior reading was at 0.0% (revised from -0.5%).
Factory shipments rose 0.4%, August reading was at -0.2%.
Chart 1. U.S. Manufacturers New Orders & Shipments