Orders of durable goods in the United States rose 0.9% in February before January, to US $ 289.3 billion, according to data published on Wednesday, 26, by the country’s Department of Commerce.
The result surprised analysts consulted by FACTSET, which provided 1% in the periods of the period.
Excluding the transport sector, durable goods orders advanced 0.7% in the monthly comparison of February.
Without the defense category, orders increased 0.8% in the month.
The general data of the lasting goods orders of January before December was revised, showing a rise of 3.3%.
