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US Data: Highlights of MNI Survey of Economic Forecasts

     WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of forecasts for   
upcoming U.S. economic indicators provided by participants in the MNI   
weekly survey. The comment section presents the key elements behind the 
median forecasts.    
Durable Goods Orders for April (percent change)
 Friday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. ET                          Actual:        
               Median         Range                  Apr19  Mar19  Feb19 
 New Orders     -2.0%   -10.0% to +0.1%                 --  +2.8%  -2.6% 
 Ex-Transport   +0.2%    -0.4% to +0.7%                 --  +0.2%  -0.3%
     Comments: Durable goods orders are expected to fall by 2.0% in 
April after a revised 2.8% gain in March. Boeing orders fell sharply to 
just 4 in April from 44 in March. Durable goods orders are expected to 
rise by 0.2% outside of the transportation component.
--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 (973) 494-2611; email: harrison.clarke@marketnews.com
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