US Durable Goods Orders Stall in August, Beating Market Expectations
Key Facts
US durable goods orders saw zero growth at 0.0% in August, reaching a total of $338.6 billion. Seeking Alpha reported that this performance exceeded analyst expectations of a 0.3% decline, according to data released by the Census Bureau on Friday.
The data follows mixed signals in the manufacturing sector, as monthly Industrial Production also recorded zero growth on September 18, 2026, missing the 0.3% expansion forecast. The unchanged orders suggest that industrial demand remains more resilient than market participants feared amid broader economic slowdown signals.
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Update: Internal data details revealed that non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft surged 1.6% in August. This robust growth was primarily driven by increased spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and networking equipment.
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Update: Detailed data showed that core capital goods orders rose by 0.3% in August. This growth occurred despite a 0.6% decline in transportation equipment orders, highlighting divergent trends within the manufacturing sectors.