US July durable goods orders rise 1.1% versus 0.5% expected
Author: Investinglive·
Key Takeaways
- •US durable goods orders increased 1.1% in July 2026, exceeding the 0.5% forecast.
- •Ex-transportation orders rose 0.4%, which was below the expected 0.8% increase.
- •Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft climbed 0.2%, missing the 0.9% forecast.
- •Ex-defense orders increased 1.3% from the prior month.
- •The US dollar strengthened after a slightly hotter PCE report, and the euro was last down 21 pips at 1.1653.
US durable goods orders in July 2026 increased 1.1%, compared with expectations for a 0.5% rise. The prior reading was +0.5%.
Ex-transportation orders rose 0.4%, below the 0.8% increase expected. Ex-defense orders increased 1.3%, compared with a 0.3% prior increase. Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft rose 0.2%, missing the 0.9% forecast.
Overall, the report was softer than expected, with the headline gain offset by weaker underlying readings in the categories often watched for business investment demand. At the same time, the US dollar was strengthening following a slightly hotter PCE report released alongside the durable goods data. The euro was last down 21 pips on the day at 1.1653.
