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The Institute for Supply Management's monthly survey said manufacturing contracted for a second straight month in July.

WASHINGTON — Wholesale inventories in the United States fell unexpectedly for a second straight month in June, prompting economists to trim their second-quarter economic growth estimates.

European equity markets remained weak despite data showing German business morale picking up for a second straight month in June, pointing to a slow recovery for Europe's largest economy.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Businesses in the United States cut back on their spending plans for a second straight month in July, the Commerce Department said Friday, suggesting slower growth ahead for the factory sector.

BRUSSELS — Confidence in the euro zone's economy fell for a second straight month in April and by more than expected, European Commission data showed on Monday, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates this week.

Inflation pressures on the consumer were absent for a second straight month in June, reflecting another drop in energy costs, the U.S. government reported Thursday.

It was elaborate and moving, and even overcame the gloom of a second straight September collapse.

Collingwood are set for a second straight September without finals, and you sense Nathan Buckley will start to feel some pressure if his side doesn't improve in 2016.

A survey showed German manufacturing contracted for a third straight month in December.

The trade deficit narrowed for a fourth straight month in August.

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's export growth slowed for a fifth straight month in July, the government said Wednesday.