US Business Equipment Orders Fall for First Time in Four Months
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Orders placed with US factories for business equipment unexpectedly declined in February, suggesting some companies are limiting investment as they await specifics on tariffs and tax policy.
The value of core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment excluding aircraft and military hardware, decreased 0.3% last month, the first drop since October, Commerce Department figures showed Wednesday. The data aren’t adjusted for inflation.