US Factory Orders Fall Less than Expected

2026-07-02 14:09 By Joana Taborda 1 min. read

Factory orders in the US fell 1.3% month-over-month in May 2026, following an upwardly revised 5.3% surge in April and compared with market expectations for a 1.8% decline.

The decrease was driven by a 4.5% drop in durable goods orders, led by a 14% slump in transportation equipment, largely reflecting a 51.8% plunge in orders for nondefense aircraft and parts.

Orders for electrical equipment, appliances, and components also slipped 0.3%.

Excluding transportation, factory orders rose 1.9%, extending April's 1.7% increase.

Gains were recorded in fabricated metal products (1.4%), machinery (2.1%), and computers and electronic products (0.2%).

Meanwhile, orders for nondurable goods increased 2.2%.



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