Group 1 - The prediction range from 57 economists indicates a growth between -5.1% and 2.4% [1] - The U.S. Census Bureau reported a growth of 5.4% in November [2] - New orders excluding transportation increased by 0.9% in December, compared to a growth of 0.4% in November [2] Group 2 - New orders excluding defense goods decreased by 2.5% in December, while November saw an increase of 6.6% [2] - Capital goods orders, excluding aircraft and defense goods, grew by 0.6% in December, down from 0.8% in November [3] - Capital goods shipments, excluding aircraft and defense goods, increased by 0.9% in December, compared to a growth of 0.2% in November [4]