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.
Treasury announces Quantum-Readiness Task Force
The Treasury Department announced the launch of a new public-private initiative "to help accelerate the U.S. financial sector's transition to quantum-safe technology."









