Our composite measure of manufacturer surveys conducted by five regional central banks indicates that manufacturing activity remains at 1.6 standard deviations below normal. … READ MORE >
Industrials
Globalized manufacturing enters a new era
Globalization is not dead, but the makeup of its participants has shifted and the rules of global trade continue to be rewritten as businesses diversify where they source and make their goods. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: Methane emissions, oil demand, taxing share buybacks
In this week’s energy industry analysis, we take a look at a proposed U.S. rule for methane emissions, the oil demand outlook, and the Canadian government’s plan to introduce a tax on share buybacks. … READ MORE >
October data: Manufacturing jobs show little sign of slowing, but openings still elevated
After three months of softening manufacturing payroll data, hiring continued and experienced an uptick in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. … READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Continued signs of a slowdown
Our composite measure of manufacturing activity shows that the decline has reached more than 1.6 standard deviations below normal. … READ MORE >
This week in energy: OPEC+ cuts, battery factories, carbon capture
RSM professionals look at some of the latest news in the energy industry. … READ MORE >
Electric vehicle infrastructure creates opportunities for real estate
The adoption of electric vehicles has grown tremendously over the past year and a half. The trend will accelerate as consumer demand, which is being fueled by higher gasoline prices, tax incentives, funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the increased desire for environmental sustainability, continues to rise. For commercial real estate, the boost in electric vehicle use will create immense opportunities, as EV charging stations become sought after additions to properties ranging from multifamily dwellings to retail centers. … READ MORE >
Canada positioned to thrive in EV landscape—and other takeaways from EV/VE 2022
When it comes to further embracing electric mobility, Canada has significant competitive advantages and immense market opportunities. … READ MORE >
Positive manufacturing jobs data masks broader issue of tech investment
The shortage can only be filled in the future through incorporating more technology alongside workers and replacing hard-to-fill positions that involve repetitive work. … READ MORE >
Manufacturing slows in September as economy edges closer to contraction
The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing activities dipped to 50.9 in September, the lowest level since May 2020. … READ MORE >