WASHINGTON: New data this week highlighted a mood of caution at corporations in major economies as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the world could sink into recession if the war in Iraq drags on.
US durable goods orders tumbled 1.2% in February, according to the Commerce Department. Weak demand for items such as computers, electronics and machinery weighed orders down, suggesting that businesses remained wary of investing.
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