Economic Report: Durable-goods orders jump 1.3% in October as manufacturers lead U.S. economic recovery

Orders for long-lasting goods such as computers and appliances rose in October for the sixth month in a row and business investment also increased, a sign the ongoing recovery might have plenty of staying power despite another major coronavirus outbreak.

Orders for long-lasting goods such as computers and appliances rose in October for the sixth month in a row and business investment also increased, a sign the ongoing recovery might have plenty of staying power despite another major coronavirus outbreak.