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U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June

“The underlying trend of demand for durable goods remains at very elevated levels and should support sustained production into 2022."

By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June

Despite supply chain issues, "business investment is showing no signs of slowing down or a lack of confidence in continuing strength in consumer demand."

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

"The response of capital spending to the COVID pandemic is encouraging for the outlook for 2021."

By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December

Manufacturing has been driven by strong demand for factory goods "as 23.7% of the labor force works from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic."

By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2021

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October

The continued improvement in the key measure of U.S. business investment suggests manufacturers are optimistic about a return to normalcy next year.

By Matthew Heller | November 27, 2020

Key Investment Measure Surges 1.9% in June

Key Investment Measure Surges 1.9% in June

"The trend in durable goods orders remains decidedly weak" amid worries about a global growth slowdown and trade tensions.

By Matthew Heller | July 26, 2019

Key Investment Measure Gains 0.8% in January

Key Investment Measure Gains 0.8% in January

Core capital goods orders rebounded from a sharp drop in December, suggesting the slowdown in business investment may be shallow.

By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2019

Key Investment Measure Drops 0.7% in December

Key Investment Measure Drops 0.7% in December

"It appears the bloom is off the economic expansion rose. The data doesn’t paint a picture of strong growth going forward.”

By Matthew Heller | February 21, 2019

Durable Goods Orders Rise 0.8% in November

Durable Goods Orders Rise 0.8% in November

Orders for core capital goods dropped for the second time in three months, suggesting the slowdown in business investment is continuing.

By Matthew Heller | December 21, 2018

Business Spending Falls Again

Business Spending Falls Again

Orders for core capital goods, the proxy for business spending, ticked down for the second straight month in September.

By William Sprouse | October 26, 2018

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Drop 0.1%

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Drop 0.1%

The decline in the proxy for business spending plans "is not a red flag for the economic outlook yet even if the caution light should be left on.”

By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2018

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Jump 1.8%

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Jump 1.8%

The February gain in orders was a positive sign for business spending after declines in the previous two months.

By Matthew Heller | March 26, 2018

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Drop 0.2%

U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders Drop 0.2%

“Last year’s moonshot in business spending is showing some signs of returning to earth,” one economist says.

By Matthew Heller | February 27, 2018

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in October

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in October

“These data remain consistent with a solid upswing in manufacturing activity and an acceleration in corporate capital spending."

By Matthew Heller | December 5, 2017

Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.1% in September

Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.1% in September

With core capital goods orders up 1.3% last month, "business equipment investment appears to be going from strength to strength."

By Matthew Heller | October 26, 2017