War-Spending Sparks Durable Goods Orders Rebound In February
Following January's disappointing plunge (-3.6% MoM), expectations were for a 1.6% rebound in durable goods orders, but the print surprised to the upside, jumping 3.1% MoM. The 'ex' data also doubled expectations in the preliminary Feb release.
The volatility continues in durable goods orders...
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But notably, YoY was flat at +9.1%...
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And the big driver of February's rebound - simple, war!
Defense Aircraft and parts orders: +37.7% MoM...
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And Defense Capital Goods new orders: +16.5% MoM )
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War.. is peace?
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