Core durable goods orders fell by 0.2% in March, worse than a rise of 0.2% expected. And, this came on top of a downwards revision for last month’s number. Taking one step back, the last time that core orders enjoyed a rise was back in September.

The USD retreated, but then the markets probably remembered there isn’t something better to buy.

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