Durable Goods Orders Rise for Fourth Time in Six Months

Durable goods orders rose in September for the fourth time in six months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Orders rose 1%, following a 2.6% decline in August. Excluding transportation equipment orders, which tend to be volatile, orders were gained 0.9%.

The increase matched economists’ forecasts, Bloomberg reported.

Durable goods include large items such as refrigerators and air conditioners. Trucking is a major beneficiary of durable goods manufacturing, hauling both components and finished goods.