Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:04 GMT
US factory orders posted 1.1% gain in December
US factory orders increased by 1.1% in December, reported the Commerce Department. The figure was below the expectations of a 1.4% increase. Shipments soared by 1.4% while unfilled orders climbed by 1.4%. At the same time, inventories rose by 0.1% while durable goods added 3.0% in December.