U.S. manufacturers sharply increase overseas spending

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Manufacturers of the United States increased their foreign direct investments by 92 percent last year, illustrating a trend in reliance on growing global markets and setting a record for foreign investment. The trend is also for strength in global acquisitions and mergers and investment growth in low-cost regions.

Industry Overview, Foreign investments, Company investment, Investments, Industry forecasts

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Outlook for growth hinges on inventories, investment

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The United States economy was weak in the last quarter of 2006, with the gross domestic product expanding at 2.2%. Inventory problems in the manufacturing sector and lack of capital expenditures in businesses are seen as major contributors.

Venture Analysis, Finance, Business enterprises, Growth, Company financing, Company growth

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Economy grows at tepid pace, and signs point to more of same: GDP is revised to 2% rate as leading indicators lag; upside? Lower inflation

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The United States economy continues to grow slowly, and contined slow growth is forecast. Gross domestic product slowed to a 2% rate in the third quarter. One positive outcome of this economic situation is lower inflation.

Gross domestic product, Inflation (Finance), Inflation (Economics), Statistical data

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