New orders for manufactured durable goods in January decreased $18 billion in January to $276.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau said in its most recent advance report. The decrease followed a 0.3% December decrease. Excluding transportation, new orders decreased 0.3%. Excluding defense, new orders decreased 7.3%. Transportation equipment led the decrease, $17.4 billion or 16.2% to $89.8 billion
ABA, MBA release ad encouraging Sen. Hyde-Smith to continue championing economic growth
ABA and the Mississippi Bankers Association have released a new ad applauding Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) support for policies that drive economic growth in local communities and urging her to continue those efforts.









