The Advance Report on Durable Goods from the Census Bureau gives early monthly estimates of new orders, shipments and inventories for manufactured goods meant to last three years or more, such as machinery, vehicles and aircraft.
Orders for durable goods, especially business equipment, signal how willing companies are to invest. It is an early indicator for manufacturers, distributors and anyone selling to businesses.
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