New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $3.7 billion in February to $277.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau said in its most recent advance report. The increase followed a 6.9% January decrease. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.5%. Excluding defense, new orders increased 2.2%. Transportation equipment led the increase, $2.9 billion or 3.3% to $90.4 billion.
CFPB rescinds advisory opinion on special-purpose credit programs
The CFPB rescinded a 2020 advisory opinion on special-purpose credit programs, saying the document contains statements that conflict with recent changes to fair lending enforcement and that the programs raise “serious constitutional concerns.”









