New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $2.2 billion or 0.8% in September to $284.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau said in its most recent advance report. The increase followed a 0.8% August decrease. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.4%. Excluding defense, new orders increased 0.4%. Transportation equipment drove the decrease, falling $3.1 billion or 3.1% to $95.4 billion.
Kelly shares ABA recommendations for deposit insurance reform with lawmakers
The deposit insurance system has served the nation well, but recent events have raised questions about whether the system can be improved to reflect the modern realities of banking, American Bankers Association Chair Elect Kenneth Kelly told senators.