durable goods

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Typically, spending on expensive durable goods — new cars, appliances, laptops and the like — declines when households feel financial stress.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Orders for durable goods grew at a strong pace in April, a second consecutive monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Alongside the PCE data on Thursday will be the second estimate of first-quarter U.S. gross domestic product, durable goods orders for April, new homes sales for April, and weekly jobless claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Then, it’s a cutback on durable goods, such as big appliances like dishwashers or washers and dryers for laundry, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Continued control of consumer credit will help to reduce the pressure on prices of durable goods and will also prolong the period during which the backlog demand will be effective.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.