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United StatesUS Manufacturers New Orders (Total) held to 657,373 Millions USD in April 2026
FREDMonthlyReleased May 2026
US Manufacturers New Orders (Total) held to 657,373 Millions USD in April 2026, released May 2026.
Latest Release
657373.000000
Actual
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Consensus
657373.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | ▼ Inverse | −0.62 | STOCKS | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.36 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| USD/CAD | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Manufacturers New Orders (Total) (United States) was reported at 657,373.00 Millions USD in April 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 626,730.90 Millions USD, ranging from 605,401.00 Millions USD to 665,895.00 Millions USD across 10 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 651,972.67 Millions USD, up from the prior three at 619,931.00 Millions USD. Volatility over the past year (σ 18,849.83 Millions USD) is higher than the prior year (σ 15,088.55 Millions USD). In May readings over the past 3 years, Manufacturers New Orders (Total) has averaged 628,543.00 Millions USD.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with AAPL (Bearish AAPL). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include API Crude Oil Stock Change (Jul 21) and MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jul 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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Manufacturers New Orders (Total) - US
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About Manufacturers New Orders (Total) — United States
DEFINITION
US Manufacturers New Orders (Total) fell to 657,373 million USD in May from April’s 665,895 million USD, missing expectations. The decline marks a contraction in new orders after a brief rise in March and April. Market focus now shifts to upcoming production data and Federal Reserve signals amid this cooling demand. Updated 7/3/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 657,373 Millions USD. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 665,895 Millions USD. Before that (Mar 2026): 632,650 Millions USD.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AAPL (Bearish AAPL, r=-0.62) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.
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