Orders for U.S. durable goods excluding defense remained unchanged in July, with the indicator holding at a 1.3% month-over-month increase, according to data updated on 2 September 2026. The July 2026 reading matches the previous month’s 1.3% gain, indicating a steady pace of demand for longer-lasting manufactured goods once volatile defense-related orders are stripped out.
On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” July figure reflects the change compared to June, while the “previous” figure captured June’s change versus May. With both readings aligned at 1.3%, the data suggest a consistent underlying trend in core durable goods activity, often viewed as a proxy for private-sector investment appetite and manufacturing momentum.
The flat progression between the two periods implies that, at least through July, U.S. core durable goods demand has neither accelerated nor meaningfully weakened, offering a signal of relative stability in this segment of the economy. Investors and policymakers will now watch upcoming releases to assess whether this steady pattern persists into the second half of the year.
