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U.S. Factory Orders Plummet 4.8% Amid Manufacturing Struggles

8/4/2025

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U.S. factory orders decreased by 4.8% in June, following an 8.3% rise in May, primarily due to lower commercial aircraft orders.
Year-over-year, factory orders increased by 3.8%.
Manufacturing, accounting for 10.2% of the economy, struggles with challenges from tariffs.
A recent survey revealed factory activity reached a nine-month low in July.

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Story summary

U.S. factory orders decreased by 4.8% in June, following an 8.3% rise in May, primarily due to lower commercial aircraft orders.
Year-over-year, factory orders increased by 3.8%.
Manufacturing, accounting for 10.2% of the economy, struggles with challenges from tariffs.
A recent survey revealed factory activity reached a nine-month low in July.