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U.S. orders for durable goods, boosted by a surge in defense hardware orders, jumped 12.8% in October, the largest single-month increase since the Commerce Department began tracking orders in 1992.

The impact of Sept. 11 continues to ripple through our economy and our daily lives. Many services we once took for granted are increasingly affected by efforts to improve security and assure employee and customer safety.

Severe Weather Tapers Off in Southern Plains • House Approves Insurance Plan • Canadian Official Says Border Being Tightened • Congressional Leaders Debate Stimulus Plans • And more...

The U.S. economy is still in poor shape, the Federal Reserve said in the final edition in 2001 of its Commentary on Current Economic Conditions.

Nextel Seeks to Trade Off Low-Frequency Spectrum • Internet Helps to Make Supply Chains More Efficient • Vendors, Users Split Over Promise of Tablet PCs • And more...

As it continues to shift its focus to counterterrorism from drug smuggling, the U.S. Customs Service announced a new initiative Tuesday that will reward importers for stepping up their own security, news services reported. .

The new transportation security agency established by President Bush’s Nov. 19 signing of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act will have broad powers to improve the security of the nation’s entire transportation system.

DOT Aims to Speed Airport Screening • Brake That Could Stop Hijacked Truck Tested • Road Near Pentagon Closed to Trucks • And more...

Inspectors for the Department of Transportation would have greater authority to search and seize hazardous materials during shipment under legislation introduced in the House and Senate on behalf of the Bush administration.

Hoffa Cites Dangers of Open Border • European Group Predicts U.S. Growth Starting Mid-2002 • Cummins Westport Delivers Trucks With Natural Gas Engine • And more...