Core Insights - In June, U.S. businesses unexpectedly reduced orders for commercial equipment, indicating a cautious attitude towards capital expenditure due to uncertainties in trade and government policies [1][4] - Durable goods orders fell by 9.3%, better than the expected decline of 10.7%, while non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft decreased by 0.7%, contrary to the expected growth of 0.1% [5][6] - The report highlights that small businesses have also reduced capital spending and investment plans due to increased import tariffs eroding profits and raising raw material costs [5] Economic Indicators - Core capital goods shipments, which exclude aircraft and military equipment, increased by 0.5%, revised from 0.4%, indicating a clearer picture of actual sales [6] - The U.S. Commerce Department is set to release preliminary estimates for second-quarter GDP, with expectations of a 0.5 percentage point annualized decline in business equipment spending compared to the first quarter [6] - Boeing reported a significant drop in orders for commercial aircraft in June, with only 116 orders compared to 303 in May, reflecting volatility in this sector [6] Market Sentiment - The uncertainty surrounding trade and tariff policies continues to pose risks for long-term investment planning, particularly for companies with global supply chains [5] - The manufacturing sector's performance has been mixed, with a notable decline in the preliminary manufacturing index from S&P Global, marking the largest drop in three years [6]