US Core Capital Goods Orders Surprise With 0.5% Increase

The video discusses the impact of presidential policies on business investment, focusing on December data when Joe Biden was president. It highlights capital goods orders as a proxy for business spending, noting a rise in orders and shipments, which could positively affect GDP. The discussion also covers the influence of tariffs, suggesting that businesses and consumers may have front-loaded orders to avoid potential tariffs, potentially boosting fourth-quarter GDP figures.

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What might be the expected impact on the fourth quarter GDP number according to the text?