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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ADVANCE REPORT ON MANUFACTURERS' SHIPMENTS,
INVENTORIES, AND ORDERS New OrdersNew orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $2.9 billion or 1.3 percent to $219.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. This was the third consecutive monthly increase and followed a 1.3 percent June increase. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.7 percent. Excluding defense, new orders increased 2.8 percent. ShipmentsShipments of manufactured durable goods in July, up three of the last four months, increased $5.3 billion or 2.5 percent to $218.3 billion. This followed a 0.9 percent June increase. Unfilled OrdersUnfilled orders for manufactured durable goods in July, up twenty-nine of the last thirty months, increased $6.6 billion or 0.8 percent to $824.4 billion. This was also at the highest level since the series was first stated on a NAICS basis in 1992 and followed a 0.9 percent June increase. Inventories Inventories of manufactured durable goods in July, up twelve of the last thirteen months, increased $2.7 billion or 0.8 percent to $335.8 billion. This was also at the highest level since the series was first stated on a NAICS basis in 1992 and followed a 0.8 percent June increase. Capital Goods Industries Nondefense Nondefense new orders for capital goods in July increased $4.5 billion or 6.3 percent to $76.3 billion. Defense Defense new orders for capital goods in July decreased $2.9 billion or 25.7 percent to $8.4 billion. Released August 27, 2008. This report presents advance information on two key business indicators: durable goods manufacturers' shipments and orders. Revised and more detailed estimates plus nondurable goods will be published September 3, 2008. The advance report on durable goods for August is scheduled for release September 25, 2008. Our internet address is: http://www.census.gov/m3
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