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Durable goods
Consumer spending surged in April. Why?
May 31, 2016
Is it pent-up demand or confidence in the economy? Either way, it's surprising.
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Here's why we care about durable goods
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Nova Safo
May 26, 2015
Think of it as an optimism indicator.
What goes into the 'durable goods index'
Jan 27, 2015
Long-lasting goods are one way to measure health of U.S. manufacturing sector.
Here's why the durable goods number is soaring
Aug 26, 2014
Today's great durable goods number doesn't necessarily mean that all is well.
PODCAST: Facebook buys Oculus, and its headaches
Mar 26, 2014
Orders for durable goods are up. And, the first time in more than a century, Americans are eating more chicken than beef.
Durable goods orders paint mixed picture
Oct 25, 2013
A little good news on the economic front. Maybe. Maybe?
Orders for durable goods ticked up slightly, but not by much
Sep 25, 2013
Orders for durable goods went up 0.1 percent.
For public good, not for profit.
Optimism! American companies buy big ticket items
Jan 28, 2013
An unexpected jump in orders for durable goods is a great sign for manufacturing and the economy.
Durable goods orders are a sign of what's to come
Aug 24, 2012
Durable goods encompass a broad swath of the economy and tend to be items consumers forgo in tough times.
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