Computer and electronic products, down two of the last three months, had the largest decrease, $1.2 billion or 2.6 percent to $45.4 billion.
Capital Goods
Nondefense new orders for capital goods in February increased $1.2 billion or 1.6 percent to $72.8 billion. Shipments increased $0.4 billion or 0.6 percent to $70.5 billion.
Unfilled orders increased $2.3 billion or 0.7 percent to $349.8 billion. Inventories decreased $0.2 billion or 0.1 percent to $114.7 billion. Defense new orders for capital goods in February increased $4.8 billion or 104.1 percent to $9.4 billion. Shipments decreased $0.4 billion or 4.4 percent to $8.1 billion.
Economics and Statistics Administration
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