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Durable Goods Orders Drop 2.2% Amid Aircraft Decline

12/24/2025

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Durable goods orders in the United States fell by $6.8 billion, or 2.2%, to $307.4 billion in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Excluding transportation, orders rose 0.2%.
Transportation orders declined 6.5%, driven by a 20.1% drop in civilian aircraft orders.
Nondefense capital goods shipments rose 0.7%.
Inflation may limit further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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Durable goods orders in the United States fell by $6.8 billion, or 2.2%, to $307.4 billion in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Excluding transportation, orders rose 0.2%.
Transportation orders declined 6.5%, driven by a 20.1% drop in civilian aircraft orders.
Nondefense capital goods shipments rose 0.7%.
Inflation may limit further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.