Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) : Economic Calendar

Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM)

Actual -   Forecast 0.3%   Previous 2.4% Core Durable Goods Orders measures the change in the total value of new orders for long lasting manufactured goods, excluding transportation items. Because aircraft orders are very volatile, the core number gives a better gauge of ordering trends. A higher reading indicates increased manufacturing activity. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the USD, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the USD. Importance:   High Source Of Report:   Census Bureau Release URL:   http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/indicator/www/m3/