US durable goods orders rose 1.6%, or USD 4.3B to USD 277.5B in January, above expectation of 0.6%. Ex-transport orders rose 0.7%, above expectation of 0.4%. Ex-defends orders rose 1.6%. Transportation equipment rose 3.4%, or USD 2.9B to USD 87.6B.
US durable goods orders rose 1.6% in Jan, ex-transport orders up 0.7%
