WASHINGTON (AP) — Factory orders plunged 14.4% in March, the second-biggest decline on record.

The worse-than-expected slide underscores the severe economic impact of the pandemic.

The Commerce Department report Friday showed weakness across the board with demand for transportation products falling 41%.

Demand for motor vehicles and commercial airliners tumbled as travel seizes up.

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