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Economy
Metalformers More Optimistic in Latest PMA Survey
The percentage of companies expecting a drop in orders fell sharply.
Featured
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
Economy
Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Tumbles as Prices Continue to Ease
The month-over-month drop was the largest since early 2020.
December 26, 2023
Top Headlines
Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down Slightly
March 18, 2024
Wholesale Prices Picked Up Again in February
March 14, 2024
Manufacturing Technology Orders Drop 3.7% in January
March 12, 2024
U.S. Inflation Up Again as Price Pressures Remain Elevated
March 12, 2024
Latest
Economy
Why Biden Called Out 'Shrinkflation'
It's part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy.
March 11, 2024
Economy
U.S. Employers Add Surprisingly Strong 275K Jobs
The report also gave the Federal Reserve a dose of encouraging news on wage levels.
March 8, 2024
Economy
Wall Street's 'Magnificent 7' Shrinks to 4
The small group of stocks driving the stock market to records is getting even smaller.
March 7, 2024
Economy
Fed Chair Says Rate Cuts Likely this Year
But the central bank wants to see more evidence that inflation has been tamed.
March 6, 2024
Economy
Manufacturing Index Shows Contraction for 16th Month in a Row
Last month saw demand slowing and output easing.
March 1, 2024
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Fewer Banks Tighten Lending, Raising Hopes for Easier Loan Access
Looser lending standards could help businesses access loans to help them expand.
March 1, 2024
Economy
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Picked Up in January
A slowdown in inflation is occurring unevenly from month to month.
March 1, 2024
Economy
Small Business Owners Optimistic for Growth
Half of those surveyed have plans to grow or expand their business this year.
February 28, 2024
Economy
U.S. Economy Grew 3.2% in Q4
The increase was down slightly from initial estimates.
February 28, 2024
Economy
Consumer Confidence Slips as Recession Anxiety Surprisingly Reappears
The decline in the index followed three straight months of improvement.
February 27, 2024
Economy
Wall Street Sees a Solid Year Ahead for Homebuilders
But mortgage rates remain a wildcard.
February 27, 2024
Economy
Consumers Are Pushing Back Against Price Increases — and Winning
The trend could make this bout of inflation markedly different than those in the 1970s and early 1980s.
February 26, 2024
Economy
Forecasters Raise Expectations for U.S. Economy
What recession?
February 26, 2024
Economy
Federal Reserve Officials Caution Against Cutting Interest Rates Too Soon or Too Much
Recent data showed that inflation stayed unexpectedly high last month.
February 23, 2024
Economy
Many Small Business Owners See 2024 as 'Make or Break' Year
Nearly one-third aren't sure they'll make it through the year.
February 21, 2024