US August durable goods +2.9% versus -0.5% expected

• Prior was -2.8% (revised to -2.7%)
• Nondefense capital goods orders ex-air +0.6% vs -0.1% exp
• Prior nondefense capital goods orders ex-air +1.1% (revised to +0.8%)
• Ex transport +0.4% vs +0.0% expected
• Ex defense +1.9% vs -2.5% prior

This is a solid reading following a few weak ones.