October 27, 2026
United States:
US Orders for Durable Goods Increase by Most in Five Months
US orders for durable goods rose in September by the most in five months, on stronger bookings for aircraft and other business equipment, adding to evidence of momentum in manufacturing.
The value of orders for durable goods, meant to last at least three years, increased 1.8% after an upwardly revised 0.1% gain in the prior month, Commerce Department figures showed Tuesday.
Europe:
ECB Says Banks Tighten Credit Conditions, See Loan Demand Fall
Euro-zone banks tightened credit conditions and reported waning demand for loans in the third quarter, supporting the European Central Bank’s caution on raising interest rates further.
Heightened risk perceptions and a lower tolerance for risk among lenders remained the main drivers of tougher borrowing standards, the ECB said. Some banks saw rising pressure from geopolitical uncertainty and volatile energy markets.
Asia:
BOJ’s Price Trend Indicator Jumps to Above 3%, Backing Hike Case
The Bank of Japan’s gauge of underlying inflation surged to the highest in three years, well above the bank’s 2% target, backing the case for authorities to continue raising interest rates.
Consumer prices excluding fresh food and special factors rose 3.2% in September from a year earlier, with the pace quickening from 2.6% in the previous month, according to a BOJ report released Tuesday.
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