Manufacturing grew at a slower rate in back-to-back months as labor shortages continued to hamper production while demand moderated from January's high. The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index registered 55.4%, the slowest growth rate since July 2020, and down from 57.1% in March. An ... READ MORE >
Industrials
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Decelerating growth as tensions mount
The deceleration of manufacturing is now in its ninth month, with the RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index signaling the potential for further economic moderation from rising prices and slowing demand. A deeper dive into the RSM survey suggests that geopolitical uncertainty and a resurgent ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing slows amid surge in raw material prices
Manufacturing slowed down in March as input prices surged on the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The headline manufacturing purchasing managers' index was down to 57.1% from 58.6% in February, the lowest since September 2020, the Institute for Supply Management reported on Friday. The index, ... READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Geopolitical tensions and possibility of a midcycle slowdown
The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index increased in March but is showing signs of impending economic damage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Those warning signs may be creating the conditions for a classic midcycle slowing in overall manufacturing sentiment and activity. Our index is a ... READ MORE >
Industrial production advanced, and oil and coal outputs ramped up amid rising prices
Industrial production grew at a slower rate in February as utility outputs dropped back down from an unusually cold January. Manufacturing took the driver seat on the month, despite a sharp drop in auto production. The top line for production activities remained solid at 0.5% increase month-over-month, ... READ MORE >
Rapid-fire sanctions: What do they mean for industrial companies?
Russia is known for its commodity exports to the world, and the short- and long-term impacts of the recent sanctions on the country are not yet completely clear. But given the wide-reaching implications of these sanctions on everything from energy and metals to airplane parts and shipping, we can ... READ MORE >
Defense technology: Emerging trends from the fourth quarter
Executives in the defense technology industry are grappling with a host of challenges including labor shortages, inflation, supply chain delays and an extended continuing resolution from Congress. But even as they work through these challenges, the executives remain energized about ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing grows as supply chains improve
The manufacturing sector expanded in February as the economy continued a strong rebound. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose 1 percentage point to 58.6 in February, registering the 21st consecutive month of growth, the Institute for Supply Management reported on Tuesday. The sector has ... READ MORE >
As inflation has risen, companies ask: ‘Can I really raise my prices?’
As companies across virtually every sector of the economy continue to grapple with inflation at its highest level in 30 years, more executives are taking a closer look at whether to increase prices. But there are more dynamics at play than just rising costs, and businesses need to take a broader view as ... READ MORE >
This week in energy: Jet fuel demand, oil and gas earnings, ESG metrics
In this week's energy industry analysis, we take a look at the jet fuel demand landscape, fourth-quarter earnings reports for oil and gas companies, and the first oil and gas producer in North America to issue a sustainability-linked bond. Aviation energy demand to rise in 2022 Global air travel rose ... READ MORE >