Factory order data is often mundane, mostly because the report of durable goods orders comes out a couple of weeks earlier and includes orders for capital goods, a proxy for equipment investment.

A factory order report is a great economic indicator of the industry demand for durable and non-durable goods reported by domestic factories. The report includes information such as new orders ...

WASHINGTON - Orders to U.S. factories rose for a third consecutive month in April, adding to evidence that manufacturing is regaining momentum after a harsh winter. Orders increased 0.7 percent in ...

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in June as demand increased across the board, pointing to a strengthening in manufacturing activity. The Commerce Department said on ...

Factory orders increased for a third month in four during March on improved demand for key nondefense capital goods, government figures showed Friday. Orders placed with the nation's manufacturers ...

Factory orders rose 1.6% in February, the most in five months, following declines of 1% in January and 2% in December, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

WASHINGTON – New orders at U.S. factories rose 1.1 percent in December, slightly ahead of forecast, as strong demand for machinery and durable goods offset weakness in civilian aircraft, a ...

Key Takeaways Factory orders declined in June, adding to recent data that shows a downturn in manufacturing in the U.S.The 3.3% monthly drop in factory orders reported Friday is the largest in ...

Orders placed with factories for business equipment barely rose in January after falling the prior month, suggesting firms are restraining their investment amid an uncertain outlook.

Factory Orders ex Transportation declined by 1.2%. SP500 pulled back towards session lows after the release of the report. On December 4, U.S. released Factory Orders report for October.