
Core Report | July 31, 2026
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased in June, now up for the third time in the last four months. June new orders came in at a $334.8 billion rate, up 0.3% from May.

New orders for manufactured durable goods increased in June, now up for the third time in the last four months. June new orders came in at a $334.8 billion rate, up 0.3% from May.

Domestic hot-dipped galvanized lead times climbed sharply last week, signaling increased pressure on coated steel availability.

Despite slowing in June, manufacturing in the New York region continued to grow. The Empire Manufacturing Index came in at 5.7, down from 19.6 in May. Despite the slowdown, the index has been in growth territory for the third straight month and for the fifth time in the last six months.

Despite slowing in June, manufacturing in the New York region continued to grow. The Empire Manufacturing Index came in at 5.7, down from 19.6 in May. Despite the slowdown, the index has been in growth territory for the third straight month and for the fifth time in the last six months.