The Federal Reserve’s index for industrial production volume rose by 0.8%, the fourth consecutive month of strong expansion. … READ MORE >
Industrials
Chart of the day: Manufacturing grew at a slower rate in April
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. … READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Decelerating growth as tensions mount
The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index is signaling the potential of further economic moderation from rising prices and slowing demand. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing slows amid surge in raw material prices
The headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was down to 57.1% from 58.6% in February, the lowest since September 2020. … 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. … 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. … READ MORE >
Rapid-fire sanctions: What do they mean for industrial companies?
Given the wide-reaching implications of these sanctions on everything from energy and metals to airplane parts and shipping, we can reasonably expect that manufacturers and companies in the broader industrial space will need to brace for impact—if they haven’t felt it already. … READ MORE >
Defense technology: Emerging trends from the fourth quarter
A roundup of key themes that emerged from fourth-quarter earnings calls in the defense technology industry. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing grows as supply chains improve
The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose 1 percentage point to 58.6 in February, registering the 21st consecutive month of growth. … READ MORE >
As inflation has risen, companies ask: ‘Can I really raise my prices?’
As businesses consider raising prices, there are more dynamics at play than just rising costs. Businesses need to take a broader view as they assess whether now is the time to make such price hikes. … READ MORE >