U.S. Durable Goods Orders Fell in November

Demand for long-lasting factory goods made in the U.S. fell in November, suggesting the manufacturing sector remained uneven last month.

Orders for defense capital goods fell 35.6% on the month.

New orders for nondefense capital goods, excluding aircraft, rose 0.1% in November.

Excluding transportation, durable-goods orders were flat in November from October.