US Factory Orders rose more than expected in December. US Dollar Index stays in positive territory below 98 mark. Factory Orders in the US increased by 1.8%, or $8.6 billion, in December to $499.3 billion following November’s decline of 1.2%, the data published by the US Census Bureau showed on Tuesday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 1.2%. “Shipments, up three consecutive months, increased $2.3 billion or 0.5% to $504.1 billion,” the publication read. “This followed a 0.3% November increase. Unfilled orders, down three of the last four months, decreased $0.6 billion or virtually unchanged to $1,156.2 billion.” USD reaction The USD largely ignored this data and the US Dollar Index was last up 0.12% on the day at 97.92. FX Street FX Street FXStreet is the leading independent portal dedicated to the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market. It was launched in 2000 and the portal has always been proud of their unyielding commitment to provide objective and unbiased information, to enable their users to take better and more confident decisions. View All Post By FX Street FXStreet News share Read Next Ripple Price Analysis: XRP/USD smashes the 200 SMA to move higher FX Street 2 years US Factory Orders rose more than expected in December. US Dollar Index stays in positive territory below 98 mark. Factory Orders in the US increased by 1.8%, or $8.6 billion, in December to $499.3 billion following November's decline of 1.2%, the data published by the US Census Bureau showed on Tuesday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 1.2%. "Shipments, up three consecutive months, increased $2.3 billion or 0.5% to $504.1 billion," the publication read. "This followed a 0.3% November increase. Unfilled orders, down three of the last four months, decreased $0.6 billion or virtually unchanged to… Regulated Forex Brokers All Brokers Sponsored Brokers Broker Benefits Min Deposit Score Visit Broker 1 $100T&Cs Apply 0% Commission and No stamp DutyRegulated by US,UK & International StockCopy Successfull Traders 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 2 T&Cs Apply 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 3 Recommended Broker $100T&Cs Apply No deposit or withdrawal feesTrade major forex pairs such as EUR/USD with leverage up to 30:1 and tight spreads of 0.9 pips Low $100 minimum deposit to open a trading account 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 4 T&Cs Apply Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 5 Recommended Broker $0T&Cs Apply Trade gold, silver, and platinum directly against major currenciesUp to 1:500 leverage for forex trading24/5 customer service by phone and email 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk.