The US economy released at 12:30 GMT its reading for April's durable goods orders, which fell -2.1%, lower than forecasts of a -2.0% drop, and much lower than the previous reading of a rise by 2.6%.
Core durable goods orders (excluding transportation) for the same month, showed a rise by 0.0%, lower than forecasts for a 0.1% rise, and lower than the previous 0.3% rise.