US Factory Orders ex Transportation (Feb) 1.2% (Prev. 0.4%)

The US Factory Orders ex Transportation data for February printed at 1.2%, significantly higher than the previous reading of 0.4%.

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US Factory Orders ex Transportation (Feb) 1.2% (Prev. 0.4%)

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This beat suggests a stronger-than-expected demand in the manufacturing sector, which could influence perceptions about economic growth and potentially impact the Federal Reserve's policy stance in upcoming meetings.

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