US Durable Goods Orders Jump 7.8% in 2025 to Record High

Orders for durable goods at US manufacturers surged by 7.8% in 2025, reaching a record high driven by investments in AI infrastructure and civilian aircraft.

18 Feb, 19:11 — 18 Feb, 19:23

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Durable goods orders are a key economic indicator reflecting business investment and consumer demand for long-lasting products, signaling economic health and future manufacturing activity. A significant jump suggests strong economic growth and confidence, impacting employment and GDP, and can influence monetary policy decisions.

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US durable goods orders jumped 7.8% in 2025.
The increase brought durable goods orders to a record high.
The rise was driven by demand for AI infrastructure and civilian aircraft.
Machinery, fabricated metals, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, and nondefense aircraft sectors all reached record orders.

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US Durable Goods Orders Jump 7.8% in 2025 to Record High

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Orders for Durable Goods were driven by AI Infrastructure & Civilian Aircraft

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Machinery, fabricated metals, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, and nondefense aircraft all hit records

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The significant jump in US durable goods orders to a record high in 2025.

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