Core durable goods orders in the United States rose 0.9% in December 2025 on a month-over-month basis, more than doubling the 0.4% increase recorded in November 2025. The data, updated on 18 February 2026, point to a strengthening in underlying demand for longer-lasting manufactured goods excluding volatile components.
The comparison is based on month-over-month changes, with December’s “actual” figure reflecting growth relative to November, while the previous reading shows November’s change versus October. The pickup from 0.4% to 0.9% suggests a firmer trend in core orders as the year closed, often interpreted as a positive signal for business investment and future production activity.
