Should a pause or outright barrier on entry of Chinese EVs into the U.S. market happen, this should not lead companies to become complacent. … READ MORE >
Industrials
Softer economic data helps ease inflation concerns
The softer data in manufacturing activities, construction spending and consumer sentiment at the beginning of the year should alleviate concerns regarding the rebound in inflation. … READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Soft sentiment in an uneven recovery
The slowdown in manufacturing continued into February, but at a slower pace, according to surveys conducted by regional Federal Reserve banks. … READ MORE >
Softer economic data reaffirms prospect of a soft landing
Softer economic data reaffirms we are inching closer to a soft landing
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RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Pullback tempered by rise in capex
The pullback was tempered by an increase in capital expenditures, a reflection of the resilience in the American economy. … READ MORE >
Retail sales and industrial production point to a strong end of the year
Retail sales blowing past expectations while industrial production volume stayed solid, according to government data released Wednesday. … READ MORE >
Manufacturing sector in U.S. contracts in November
The manufacturing sector contracted for the second month in a row in November as lower overall demand and persistent labor shortages took their toll, the Institute for Supply Management reported on Friday. … READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Slowdown even as jobs recover
Even with the overall pullback in manufacturing activity, employment in the sector has rebounded. After decades of decline, there are now as many goods-producing jobs in the American economy as in 2008. … READ MORE >
Industrial production posts biggest drop this year amid strikes
Production of motor and vehicle parts fell by 10% in October, marking the biggest drop since the beginning of the pandemic. … READ MORE >
Workforce, trade, capital: Conference highlights top manufacturing sector issues in Canada
Workforce dynamics, productivity, advanced technology investments and trade policies are some of the critical issues defining the future of Canada’s manufacturing sector. … READ MORE >