Durable Goods Orders Higher Than Forecasted
December 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM EST
Bookings for goods meant to last at least three years rose 3.5 percent, according to the Commerce Department's report on December 24. The median estimate called for a 2 percent advance. The positive November bookings compares to a 0.7 percent drop in the prior month. Non-military bookings experienced the largest increase