U.S. durable-goods orders fall again, but don’t be fooled. The economy is getting stronger
November 24, 2021 at 08:39 AM EST
U.S. manufacturers such as General Motors and Whirlpool have plenty of orders, all right. The problem is producing enough autos, appliances and other big-ticket items to satisfy customer demand. Orders for durable goods excluding the volatile aircraft industry and business investment both rose in October.