factory orders

[/ˈfæk.tə.ri ˈɔr.dərz/]
nounpl: factory orders
pedidos de fábrica
1. Economic indicator measuring new orders received by manufacturers for future production; reflects business confidence and economic demand
Factory orders increased by 2.5% last month, signaling strong economic growth.
Os pedidos de fábrica aumentaram 2,5% no mês passado, sinalizando forte crescimento econômico.
2. Instructions or requisitions placed with a manufacturing facility for the production of goods
The company received factory orders worth millions of dollars from international clients.
A empresa recebeu pedidos de fábrica no valor de milhões de dólares de clientes internacionais.
Factory orders are a crucial economic indicator closely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers in both Brazil and the USA to gauge industrial health and economic forecast. In Brazil, this indicator is particularly important for understanding manufacturing sector performance and export competitiveness. Monthly factory orders data releases are significant market-moving events that influence stock markets and currency valuations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
new ordersmanufacturing ordersindustrial ordersdurable goods orders
Antonyms / Antônimos
cancellationsorder declines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedidos de fábrica
Standard term used in economic and business contexts
São Paulo
encomendas industriais
Alternative term commonly used in industrial business sectors
Portugal
encomendas fabris
European Portuguese variant, less commonly used in economic reports

Related Words

economic indicatorsmanufacturing dataconsumer demandindustrial productionGDP growth

Related Idioms & Phrases

a surge in factory orders
factory orders decline
factory orders release
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