Mike Shirk

Mike Shirk Senior Market Research Analyst

Economics

Optimism Grows as Metalworking Index Improves Again in November

A sharp increase in future business expectations underscores hopeful conditions in 2025.

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Economics

Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October

While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.

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Economics

Market Indicators Continue to Soften in Metalworking

The overall metalworking index is down more than a point, but future business is up slightly.

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