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Economy
Economy
Metalformers' Outlook Remains Steady in March
Nearly one-quarter of respondents expected an increase in business activity.
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Economy
Metalformers More Optimistic in Latest PMA Survey
The percentage of companies expecting a drop in orders fell sharply.
February 28, 2024
Economy
Inflation Slows Further as 'Soft Landing' Moves into Focus
Prices rose just 0.2% from November to December, a pace consistent with pre-pandemic levels.
January 26, 2024
Economy
Metalformers Expect Stable Conditions to Start the Year
A majority of metalforming companies expected no change in general economic activity in the next three months.
January 22, 2024
Economy
Manufacturing Tech Orders Fall Despite Economy’s Soft Landing
Orders dropped by more than 10% in the latest report from AMT.
January 11, 2024
Economy
Homebuilders Step Up Construction as Mortgage Rates Ease
New single-family home projects jumped by more than 40% in November.
December 29, 2023
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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Price Pressures Remain
April 26, 2024
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed Sharply Last Quarter
April 25, 2024
Hopes Rise for Broader Gains in Latest Earnings Season
April 22, 2024
Cutting Tool Orders Up 9% in February
April 19, 2024
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Consumer Sentiment Falls Slightly as Inflation Outlook Worsens
Americans appear to be "reserving judgment" about the economy.
April 15, 2024
Economy
U.S. Producer Prices Rise, but Less than Economists Expected
March's increase was the highest in nearly a year.
April 12, 2024
Economy
Consumer Inflation Remains Elevated, Likely Delaying Fed Rate Cuts
The figures reflected a third straight month of inflation readings well above the Fed's 2% target.
April 10, 2024
Economy
Manufacturing Technology Orders Down More than 26% in February
Contract machine shops continued to decrease their orders, while aerospace saw a jump.
April 9, 2024
Economy
When Will the Fed Cut Rates?
As the economy flexes its muscles, maybe later — or not at all.
April 9, 2024
Economy
U.S. Employers Add Surprisingly Robust 303,000 Jobs in March
As the nation’s consumers continue to spend, businesses have kept hiring to meet demand.
April 5, 2024
Economy
Fed Chair Still Sees Rate Cuts This Year
Recent inflation numbers do not "materially change the overall picture."
April 5, 2024
Economy
Manufacturing Index Shows Growth for First Time Since 2022
The March PMI indicated expansion after 16 consecutive months of contraction.
April 2, 2024
Economy
Want Prices to Start Falling? Careful What You Wish For
Falling prices tend to discourage spending.
April 1, 2024
Economy
U.S. Economic Growth Revised Up to 3.4%
The report also suggested that inflation pressures were continuing to ease.
March 29, 2024
Economy
Fed Still Foresees 3 Rate Cuts This Year, but Fewer Cuts in Future
Federal Reserve officials kept their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight time.
March 20, 2024
Economy
Fed Likely to Preach Patience as Markets, Consumers Look Ahead to Rate Cuts
The central bank is expected to play it safe at this week's meeting.
March 19, 2024
Economy
Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down Slightly
But most still expect inflation to ease further.
March 18, 2024
Economy
Wholesale Prices Picked Up Again in February
Inflation pressures remain elevated and might not cool as fast as the Federal Reserve would like.
March 14, 2024