US Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM (Nov) M/M 0.5% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.2%)

US Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM (Nov) M/M 0.5% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.2%)

US durable goods orders ex-transportation came in at 0.5% for November, outperforming expectations of 0.3% and up from the previous month's 0.2%. This stronger-than-expected print suggests resilience in core economic activity, potentially bolstering the case for maintaining or adjusting monetary policy as the data contributes positively to the growth outlook.