Service firms’ growth slowed
October figures log weak gains
Posted: November 6, 2012 at 2:41 a.m.
U.S. service companies grew at a slightly weaker pace in October than September because sales and new orders slowed. But a measure of employment rose, indicating services firms hired more.
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