Current Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods: 312059.00 (+7.63% vs last year)
Aug 2025
Manufacturers’ New Orders: Durable Goods is a key U.S. economic indicator that measures the value of new purchase orders placed with domestic manufacturers for long-lasting goods — that is, products expected to last at least three years (like machinery, vehicles, appliances, or airplanes).
It’s a leading indicator of industrial activity — future production and employment often follow these orders. Rising new orders suggest strong demand and business confidence. Falling orders can signal slowing economic momentum or reduced investment appetite.
The data can be volatile month to month because of large aircraft or defense orders. Suppose Boeing receives $10 billion in new aircraft orders in May — total durable goods orders might spike 5% that month. If you strip out transportation, orders for other industries might have risen only 0.4%, showing that underlying demand was steady but not booming.
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It’s a leading indicator of industrial activity — future production and employment often follow these orders. Rising new orders suggest strong demand and business confidence. Falling orders can signal slowing economic momentum or reduced investment appetite.
The data can be volatile month to month because of large aircraft or defense orders. Suppose Boeing receives $10 billion in new aircraft orders in May — total durable goods orders might spike 5% that month. If you strip out transportation, orders for other industries might have risen only 0.4%, showing that underlying demand was steady but not booming.