US February factory orders +1.2% vs +1.7% expected - ConsultFX

US February factory orders +1.2% vs +1.7% expected

Factory orders for February - was -1.4% (revised to -1.3%) - Ex transport +0.1% vs +0.4% prior Durable goods orders revisions: - Durable goods orders +3.0% vs +3.1% prelim Overall, the numbers are a touch on the soft side but nothing that's going to rock the boat. We'll have to see what happens to orders if/when tariffs take effect.