Initial jobless claims -3k to 420k, in Dec 18 wk
Nov durables orders -1.3% in a 2nd drop (and down 3 of last 4 mos), ex transport +2.4%, ex defense -2.3%.
Nov Pers Income +0.3%, PCE +0.4%, PCE core prices +0.1% for +0.8% YOY (low since 1960).
Real PCE +0.3% after +0.5% in Oct