US factory orders rose in September after business investment jumped by its highest amount in six months.
Demand for core capital goods, seen as a bellwether for business investment spending, jumped 2.5 percent - driven by strong demand for machinery and computers - represented the largest increase since a 5.4 percent rise in March.
The report on factory orders covers durable goods, items expected to last at least three years, and non-durable goods, which includes products such as paper, chemicals and clothing.
