U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Gives GlobalFoundries $1.5 Billion to Accelerate Domestic Semiconductor Industry
U.S. Gives GlobalFoundries $1.5 Billion to Accelerate Domestic Semiconductor Industry
February 20, 2024  |  Technology

When it comes to technological advances, the small things frequently have the biggest impact. And for the 21st century’s connected economy, there is no bigger,...

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As Consumers Spend Less on Big-Ticket Items, ‘Everyday’ Categories Face Pressure
As Consumers Spend Less on Big-Ticket Items, ‘Everyday’ Categories Face Pressure
March 15, 2023  |  Economy

First the big-ticket items. Then, consumers may throttle back on what they spend on … well, everything else. To that end, as reported on Wednesday...

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Consumer Spending Dips as Shoppers Prioritize Essentials
Consumer Spending Dips as Shoppers Prioritize Essentials
March 15, 2023  |  Economy

Spending among U.S. consumers fell last month as shoppers focused on their basic needs. Numbers released Wednesday (March 15) by the Commerce Department showed sales...

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Commerce Department Tightens Reins On Huawei
Commerce Department Tightens Reins On Huawei
August 17, 2020  |  International

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has doubled down its prohibition against Huawei Technologies Co.’s purchase of  technology and software from U.S companies, alleging it...

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Consumer Spending Spree Now Tempered By Coronavirus Concerns
Consumer Spending Spree Now Tempered By Coronavirus Concerns
June 26, 2020  |  Economy

U.S. consumer spending skyrocketed in May for the biggest jump on record, but the news was offset by a drop in personal income and the...

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US Considering 5G Collaboration With China’s Huawei
US Considering 5G Collaboration With China’s Huawei
May 07, 2020  |  Mobile

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) is on the verge of green-lighting a collaboration with Huawei Technologies in China to cooperatively develop 5G standards, according...

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March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
April 15, 2020  |  Retail

The U.S. Department of Commerce released its retail sales results for March, showing record-setting declines due to changes in consumer behavior and the COVID-19 lockdown....

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October Retail Up 0.3 Percent Despite Trade War, Recession Fear
October Retail Up 0.3 Percent Despite Trade War, Recession Fear
November 15, 2019  |  Retail

Retail sales rose 0.3 percent in October, rebounding from a 0.3 percent drop the previous month, CNBC reported on Friday (Nov. 15), citing a U.S....

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Retail Sales Seesawing In 2019
Retail Sales Seesawing In 2019
May 15, 2019  |  Economy

Retail sales in the U.S. declined in April, according to the latest figures released by the Commerce Department. Retail sales were down 0.2 percent in...

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