- Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell by the most in 4 years in January, a sign the economy lost momentum at the start of the year.
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- Consumer confidence fell in February after 3 straight monthly increases due to concerns about the labor market and the presidential election.
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- The Fed's favored inflation gauge, the PCE index, showed prices picked up in January, though it was the smallest annual increase in almost 3 years.
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