U.S. Factory Orders Rebound 1.4% as Industrial Production Data Goes Dark: Key Economic Events on November 18, 2025
U.S. factory orders rose 1.4% in August, rebounding from a 1.3% drop in July, Census Bureau data showed Tuesday after delays from the government shutdown. Key economic reports, including industrial production and import/export price indexes, remained unavailable. The NAHB Housing Market Index held at 37 in November, signaling continued weakness in homebuilder sentiment.