Durable Goods Orders (Jul. 12)

At first glance the 4.2% m/m surge in July's durable goods orders looks very impressive, but nothing could be further from the truth. This is a very weak report. The slump in core capital goods orders points to a marked weakening in business investment, which will only strengthen the Fed's resolve to act soon.

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