US Factory Orders Stagnate in February as Durable Goods Weaken

54 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 10

US factory orders were flat in February 2026, remaining unchanged at $619.6 billion and defying expectations of a slight decline.
Durable goods orders fell 1.3%, led by a sharp drop in nondefense aircraft, while nondurable goods orders rose 1.5%.
Despite the headline stagnation, orders excluding transportation increased, indicating pockets of resilience within the manufacturing sector.

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