Oil prices fell to close below $68 a barrel Thursday on concerns over the economy, Bloomberg reported.
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ISM Services Index Improves in August
The economy’s service sector showed improved activity in August, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
September 3, 2009DOT Inspector General Says More Needed on Mexican Truck Safety
The Department of Transportation said more work is needed to ensure the safety of Mexican trucks and buses awaiting permission to drive on U.S. roadways, the Associated Press reported.
September 3, 2009Intermodal Traffic Falls for Week
Intermodal rail traffic in the United States fell 15.6% last week from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said in its weekly report.
September 4, 2009July Factory Orders Rise 1.3%
Factory orders rose 1.3% in July, the fourth straight gain, the Commerce Department said.
September 2, 2009Second-Quarter Productivity Jumps 6.6%
U.S. workers’ productivity rose in the second at an annual rate of 6.4%, higher than previously reported, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
September 2, 2009Construction Spending Falls 0.2% in July
U.S. construction spending slipped 0.2% in July, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
September 1, 2009ISM Factory Index Shows Manufacturing Expansion
U.S. manufacturing showed expansion in August for the first time in more than a year and half, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
September 1, 2009YRC Gains $950 Million Credit Agreement
YRC Worldwide said it has amended a $950 million credit agreement with lenders, a move that sent its stock higher in after-hours trading, the Associated Press reported.
September 1, 2009New Trucks to Be Added to W.Va. State Fleet
West Virginia-made Hino trucks soon will become part of the state Division of Highways’ road maintenance fleet, the Associated Press reported.
September 1, 2009