Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for Nov. 3

02:27 PM EST, 11/03/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The RealClearMarkets sentiment index, the first consumer measure for November, rose to 48.5 from 46.9 in October, with gains in all three of its components. Any reading below 50 indicates more pessimism than optimism. September data showed increases for openings, hiring, and separations compared with August. Factory new orders rose by 1.8% in September, with transportation orders up 4.6% and the remaining categories combining for a 1.3% gain. Durable goods orders were revised up to a 1.9% gain from the 1.8% increase in the advance estimate, while nondurable goods new orders rose by 1.8%. Factory shipments rose by 1.3% and factory inventories increased by 0.4%. When combined with already-published advance estimates for retail and wholesale inventories, business inventories are on pace for a 0.4% gain in the month. Redbook reported that US same-store retail sales were up 10.4% year-over-year in the week ended Oct. 31, faster than a 9.3% gain in the prior week due to Halloween-related sales, with holiday spending expected to pick up after the midterm elections.