Core capital goods orders, which strip out defense and aircraft to measure business investment intentions, posted strong growth in June. Shipments moved higher alongside orders, with AI-related spending cited as a primary driver. The US dollar held steady on the news, suggesting markets absorbed the data without significant repricing of rate expectations.
Strong business investment data signals that corporate America is committing real dollars to AI infrastructure, which flows directly to earnings for equipment makers, semiconductor suppliers, and industrial technology companies. For equity investors, rising capital goods orders are a leading indicator that corporate earnings growth has a tangible foundation, not just multiple expansion. Bond investors should note that sustained investment-driven demand can keep the Federal Reserve cautious about cutting rates too soon.
July 30: Federal Reserve rate decision and press conference. August 1: ISM Manufacturing PMI for July. August 15 (approximate): Retail sales and industrial production for July.
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