Durable goods

Business orders for factory goods are not quite so robust as earlier this year, and that may show up in the numbers this month. But what’s not slowing down is consumer demand for manufactured stuff.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Think of it as an optimism indicator.

Long-lasting goods are one way to measure health of U.S. manufacturing sector.

Today's great durable goods number doesn't necessarily mean that all is well.

Orders for durable goods are up. And, the first time in more than a century, Americans are eating more chicken than beef.

A little good news on the economic front. Maybe. Maybe?

Orders for durable goods went up 0.1 percent.

Durable goods orders fell sharply in July.

An unexpected jump in orders for durable goods is a great sign for manufacturing and the economy.