Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs
1. Durable goods orders surged 9.2% in March ahead of tariffs. 2. Transportation equipment orders increased 27%, led by aircraft demand. 3. Initial unemployment claims rose to 222,000, aligning with expectations. 4. Economic apprehension persists despite spike in durable goods orders. 5. Federal Reserve reports indicate behavior adjustment due to tariffs.