August 24, 2011 Headlines: Durable Goods Up, Tough Times Ahead, China Currency Update, and More
Posted by smorgante on 08/24/2011
WSJ: A bright spot: durable goods ordered surged in July.
WSJ: But, manufacturing is bracing for tougher times ahead.
Technology Review: Andy Grove says we need to go “all in” for manufacturing.
The Hill: Departing White House manufacturing czar Ron Bloom says the auto rescue was a success. We agree.
Daily Beast: You think we have a debt problem? Check out China.
Project Syndicate: Martin Feldstein explains why China may have no choice but to raise the value of the Yuan.
WSJ: The Pentagon prepares a report on China’s military power.
KJ: New Balance says the military should buy American athletic footwear. We agree.
DoT: Amtrak is buying American.
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