durable goods

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The Census Bureau releases the durable goods report for February.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He said that higher gas prices normally put more pressure on durable goods — that is, products that last longer, like electronics and appliances — and less on services, like restaurants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Prices of imported durable goods rose 1.3% from January through November, according to analysis by the Yale Budget Lab, well below what many economists had predicted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Investors wanting to anticipate major economic shifts or downturns should not focus on the monthly data or even GDP releases, but focus on a handful of components, such as residential investment and durable goods.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The extraordinary demand for other durable goods, for the replenishment of inventories, and for exports may be satisfied earlier.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.