US factory orders rise 1.8% in September, third straight monthly gain

US factory orders increased 1.8% in September, exceeding market expectations and marking a third consecutive monthly gain. Transportation equipment led the rise, with orders excluding transportation up 1.3%, indicating broad-based strength in manufacturing. This suggests continued resilience in the US industrial sector, which may support growth expectations and influence Fed policy.

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