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Data from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Core Durable Goods Orders MoM held to -1.4% in April 2013
U.S. Bureau of Economic AnalysisMonthlyReleased April 2013
US Core Durable Goods Orders MoM held to -1.4% in April 2013. The reading missed the 0.5% consensus by 1.9%.
Latest Release
-1.4
Actual
0.5
Consensus
Previous
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
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THE RELEASE
Core Durable Goods Orders MoM (United States) was reported at -1.4% in April 2013. This missed the market consensus of 0.5% by 1.9%. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Sep 11) and CPI s.a (Sep 11).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2013.
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Core Durable Goods Orders MoM - US
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About Core Durable Goods Orders MoM — United States
DEFINITION
Core Durable Goods Orders MoM is a key economic indicator that measures the monthly change in the total value of new orders for long-lasting goods, excluding volatile transportation equipment. This indicator provides valuable insights into the strength of the manufacturing sector and overall economic activity. It is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can signal potential changes in consumer spending and business investment. A positive reading indicates an increase in demand for durable goods, while a negative reading suggests a decline. Overall, Core Durable Goods Orders MoM is an important tool for assessing the health of the economy and making informed financial decisions.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Manufacturing and factory-order series capture cyclical inflection earlier than aggregate output, and have outsized influence on industrial-sector equities. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2013): actual -1.4 %, consensus 0.5 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.55 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index | 157.411 | 156.784 | 157 | 157.21 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI YoY | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.60 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1774 | 1775 | 1780 | 1777.00 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 206 | 207 | 205 | 205.50 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index YoY | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.35 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 206 | 207.5 | 206 | 206.00 | Low |
| 13:20 | US | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.55 | Medium |
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales | 3.98 | 4.06 | 3.98 | 3.98 | High |
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales MoM | -2 | -1.7 | -0.2 | -1.10 | Medium |
| 14:00 | US | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.30 | Low |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 40 | 30 | 31 | 35.50 | Low |
| 15:30 | US | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.55 | Medium |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | 2.087 | 0.796 | -0.7 | 0.69 | Low |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -0.391 | -4.45 | -1.6 | -1.00 | Medium |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 1.269 | -1.173 | -1.4 | -0.07 | Medium |
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | CPI s.a | 332.81 | 334.14 | 334.14 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | CPI | 333.92 | 334.85 | 334.85 | Medium | |
| 14:00 | US | Michigan Current Conditions | 51.9 | 51.3 | 52.40 | Low | |
| 14:00 | US | Michigan Consumer Expectations | 51.5 | 50.5 | 53.00 | Low | |
| 14:00 | US | Michigan 5 Year Inflation Expectations | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.00 | Low | |
| 14:00 | US | Michigan Consumer Sentiment | 51.7 | 51 | 52.45 | High | |
| 14:00 | US | Michigan Inflation Expectations | 4 | 3.9 | 3.80 | Low | |
| 18:00 | US | Monthly Budget Statement | -432 | -480 | -480.00 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | US | Budget Balance | -432 | -404 | -404.00 | Medium | |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 15:30 | US | 3-Month Bill Auction | 3.8 | 3.8999 | 3.90 | Low | |