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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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Supply Executives Anticipate Soft Economic Expansion for 2024
May 16, 2024
U.S. Inflation Eases in First Slowdown of 2024
May 15, 2024
Fed's Powell Downplays Potential for Rate Hike Despite Price Pressures
May 14, 2024
Are Interest Rates High Enough to Beat Inflation?
May 14, 2024
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Consumer Sentiment Drops to 6-Month Low
Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise.
May 10, 2024
Economy
Home Renovation Spending Slows
But high remodeling costs mean little relief is in sight for buyers.
May 10, 2024
Economy
Despite Healthy Economic Indicators, Lower-Income Spenders Show Strain
Cracks are showing in one of the main pillars keeping the economy out of a recession.
May 9, 2024
Economy
Treasury Secretary Says Threats to Democracy Risk U.S. Economic Growth
Disregard for democratic processes and institutions could cause economic stagnation for decades.
May 6, 2024
Economy
Workers' Paychecks Grew Faster in the First Quarter
The trend could raise concerns at the Federal Reserve.
April 30, 2024
Economy
Affluent Americans Are Driving the U.S. Economy
And likely delaying the need for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
April 29, 2024
Economy
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Price Pressures Remain
Prices rose 0.3% from February to March, the same as in the previous month.
April 26, 2024
Economy
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed Sharply Last Quarter
The report reflects an economy pressured by high interest rates.
April 25, 2024
Economy
Hopes Rise for Broader Gains in Latest Earnings Season
Give credit to a remarkably resilient U.S. economy.
April 22, 2024
Economy
Cutting Tool Orders Up 9% in February
Through the first two months of the year, orders were up 6.5%.
April 19, 2024
Economy
Fed's Powell: Elevated Inflation Will Likely Delay Rate Cuts This Year
Vigorous consumer spending can keep inflation elevated because it can lead some businesses to charge more.
April 17, 2024
Economy
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