Economic barometerEconomists project that factory orders fell 2.7% in July from the previous month. That would mark the first monthly decline in orders since February, when they dropped 1.1%.
Orders have been generally rising throughout the year as consumer spending remained strong, despite persistent inflation. Economists and companies are increasingly worried about consumer demand ahead.
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