US durable goods orders rose 5.6% mom to USD 286.9B in December, above expectation of 2.5% mom. Ex-transport orders dropped -0.1% mom to USD 178.8B, below expectation of 0.0% mom. Ex-defense orders rose 6.3% mom to USD 269.6B. Transportation equipment rose 16.7% mom to USD 108.1B.