U.S. Commerce Department

U.S. Commerce Department: The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders rose 2.1 per cent in May. Aprils increase was revised higher to 1.3 per cent from 1 per cent. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Loonie ends at lowest level in nearly two years Orders to U.S. factories rose in May, helped by a third straight month of stronger business investment. The gains suggest manufacturing may be picking up after a weak start to the year. Canadian manufacturing grows more modestly in June (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.