New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $700 million or 0.2% in October to $286.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau said in its most recent advance report. The increase followed a 0.4% September decrease. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.1%. Excluding defense, new orders increased 0.4%. Transportation equipment led the increase, $400 million or 0.5% to $97.1 billion.
Carr staffer nominated for FCC commissioner
President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann, senior counsel to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as commissioner on the FCC. If confirmed by the Senate, Thumann would fill one of two vacant seats on the commission.










