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Government data showed the worst month of retrenchment in five years, enhancing fears that the downturn has entered a more painful stage that could last well into next year.

Government data show orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in nearly two years as the credit strains are hitting manufacturing with full force.

Government data show orders to U.S. factories plunged by the largest amount in nearly two years as the credit strains are hitting manufacturing with full force.

Government data show sales of new homes dropped sharply in August, falling to the slowest pace in 17 years.

The average sales price fell by the largest amount on record, too.

Government data show the number of new applications for unemployment benefits jumped last week to its highest level in seven years.

Government data show new applications for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week due to the impact of Hurricane Gustav.

Government data show construction of new homes and apartments fell by a larger-than-expected amount in August, pushing activity to the lowest level in 17 years.

Government data show new applications for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week as the struggling economy continues to take a toll on workers.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless benefits dropped to a seasonally adjusted 445,000, down by 6,000 from the prior week.

That is above analysts' expectations of 440,000.

The four-week moving average, which smooths out week-to-week fluctuations, rose slightly to 440,000.

Government data show businesses added to their inventories in June at the fastest pace in five months, a bigger gain than had been expected.

Government data released Tuesday showed that the trade deficit unexpectedly fell in June as exports advanced to an all-time high, offsetting another big surge in oil imports.