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What’s up with … capital goods orders?

Paddy Hirsch Aug 24, 2011

–Not much. They’re actually down this month.

–OK, well, what are capital goods, anyway?

–They’re durable goods.

–So what the heck are durable goods?

–All good questions! Here’s an explainer.

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