Week in Review: April 4-8

Slow week for economic data, so I (Zack) am filling in for Anirban.

Monday

Manufactured Goods

The value of new orders for manufactured goods fell in February, ending a streak of 9 straight monthly increases, dropping by $2.7 billion (0.5%). The value of shipments made in February increased, though, up $3.1 billion (0.6%), and unfilled orders jumped $5.4 b…