2025.09.0314:00:00UTC+00U.S. Factory Orders Show Signs of Recovery in July

In a promising shift for the U.S. manufacturing sector, factory orders showed a notable improvement in July 2025, rebounding from their June lows. The latest update, as of September 3, 2025, indicates that factory orders declined by just -1.3% in July, a significant recovery from the -4.8% plunge observed in the previous month.

This month-over-month comparison highlights a potential stabilization in the industry's dynamics. The July figures suggest that manufacturers are navigating the current economic challenges with more resilience, adapting to the fluctuating demand patterns that have characterized much of the year.

As the economic landscape continues to evolve, this reduction in the decline rate could signal better times ahead for U.S. factories, offering a glimmer of hope for stakeholders across the manufacturing supply chain. The coming months will reveal whether this trend will continue, contributing to the broader economic recovery.