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flag U.S. core capital goods orders rose 0.7% in November, signaling strong business investment and confidence.

flag U.S. core capital goods orders, a key measure of business investment, rose 0.7% in November, surpassing expectations and marking the third consecutive month of gains, according to Commerce Department data delayed by the government shutdown. flag The increase, driven by strong demand for non-defense equipment, signals ongoing business confidence despite high interest rates. flag Excluding transportation, core orders rose 0.5% month-over-month, with year-over-year growth reaching 4.4%, the highest since October 2022. flag Shipments also rose 0.4%, supporting forecasts of strong fourth-quarter GDP growth.

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