U.S. durable goods orders strengthened in July 2026, rising 1.1% month-over-month, a faster pace than the 0.3% gain recorded in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 26 August 2026, indicate a pickup in demand for long-lasting manufactured goods compared with the prior month.
The improvement in July suggests a firmer underlying tone in the manufacturing sector, as businesses and consumers stepped up orders for items designed to last at least three years. In comparison, June’s figures had shown only modest growth versus May, making the July acceleration a notable shift after a softer start to the summer.
On a month-over-month basis, the July reading reflects a stronger incremental increase in activity than the previous period, reinforcing the view that momentum in capital spending and durable goods demand may be stabilizing or improving as the third quarter progresses.
