Economics

Economics

Metalworking Production Impaired by Payrolls and Supply Chain

Stalling payrolls and congested supply chains weigh on production, as the metalworking index signals slowing expansion.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Cools with Slowing Growth in New Orders and Production Activity

Slowing growth in production and employment activity elevated backlogs, but weighed down overall metalworking activity.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Eases After Setting All-Time High

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking had a July reading of 61.2, indicating a slowing expansion, while supplier backlogs and new orders remain largely unchanged. 

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Economics

Metalworking Index Sets New Record, Lifted by Record Backlog

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking showed a reading of 63.8 for June, breaking its all-time high for the second time this year.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Holds Steady After Scorching First Quarter

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking held at a reading of 62.2 through April, indicating a constant level of expansion.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter

Expansion of the Metalworking Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.

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Economics

Most GBI Metalworking Index Components Near All-Time Highs

The GBI: Metalworking has reached a reading of 62.8, with most of the Index components at or near all-time highs.

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Economics

Business Activity Accelerates Thanks to New Orders and Employment

Slow supply chains and rising prices are still challenges in the near-term.    

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Economics

Metalworking Activity Starts off 2021 Sending Mixed Signals

Despite the passing of the holiday shipping rush, deliveries times lengthen further, impairing production and raising backlogs.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Closes 2020 With Near Two-Year High

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking reached a 53.6 reading for December 2020, closing the year with a nearly two-year growth high.

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