Flat durable-goods orders conceal modest core demand

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MacroReported dataReleased Sep 25

Flat durable-goods orders conceal modest core demand

The September 25 Census release put August durable-goods orders at $338.6 billion, virtually unchanged. Excluding transportation, orders rose 0.3%.

Why it matters

Analysis

A flat headline with positive ex-transportation orders suggests a mixed demand picture. Nominal sales resilience should be assessed alongside real wages, household cash flow and product mix.

What remains uncertain

Orders are volatile and revisions matter. Nominal spending gains do not establish stronger purchasing power or improving repayment.

Sources

Census Bureau BLS

Added Sep 26Census Bureau

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Flat durable-goods orders conceal modest core demand

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What remains uncertain

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