Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Increase by Most in Six Months
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Orders placed with U.S. factories fordurable goods increased in December by the most in six months,providing more evidence of a bustling industrial sector.
Bookings for goods meant to last at least three yearsincreased 2.9 percent after a 1.7 percent advance in Novemberthat was larger than previously reported, data from the CommerceDepartment showed Friday.