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flag U.S. factory orders dipped in December, driven by a drop in aircraft demand, but business investment and production demand remained strong.

flag U.S. factory orders fell 0.7% in December, slightly below expectations, after a strong November surge, with durable goods orders dropping 1.4% due to a sharp decline in transportation equipment, particularly commercial aircraft. flag Despite the drop, shipments rose 0.5%, and unfilled orders increased for the 17th time in 18 months, signaling sustained production demand. flag Core capital goods orders rose 0.8%, indicating resilience in business investment. flag Year-over-year, factory orders were up 3.7% to 5.4%, reflecting underlying strength amid economic uncertainty.

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