10.04.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Factory Orders Flat for Second Month, Signaling Pause in Manufacturing Momentum

U.S. factory orders showed no change in February 2026, holding steady at 0.0% month-over-month, according to data updated on 10 April 2026. The reading mirrors January 2026, when orders also registered 0.0% growth compared with the previous month.

The back-to-back flat readings suggest that U.S. manufacturing demand is neither accelerating nor contracting on a monthly basis. Because the indicator is measured on a month-over-month basis, the “actual” figure for February reflects how orders changed relative to January, while the “previous” figure captures January’s performance compared with December. The lack of movement in both periods may point to a stabilization phase for factory activity after prior fluctuations, with markets likely watching upcoming data for signs of either renewed expansion or emerging weakness in the sector.