U.S. Manufacturing Recovery Unexpectedly Stumbled in April
Worker shortages, chip shortages, and rising materials costs may be holding back expansion in U.S. factories.
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Dallas Fed Factory Index Breaks Records on New Orders, Employment and Wages
The reopening triggered a surge in factory activity in Texas but high unemployment benefits are making workers scarce.
The Reopening: Middle American Manufacturing Growth Soars to Record High
The Kansas City Fed’s manufacturing survey’s composite index jumped to 31, up from an already elevated 26 in March. That is the best reading in the survey’s history.
The Reopening: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Soars, Risk of Overheating Rises
Manufacturing activity exploded higher in March, fueled by strong growth in new orders, the clearest sign that the economy was ready to boom prior to the stimulus package passed last month and may now be at risk of overheating.
Richmond Fed Sees Manufacturing Recovery Accelerating in March
The economy is accelerating more rapidly than expected.
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index Soars to Highest Level in Nearly 50 Years
The Philly Fed’s manufacturing activity index soared to 51.8 in March from 23.1 in the prior month. That’s the best reading since 1973.
Factory Orders Soared in January
U.S. factory orders rose by a sizzling 2.6 percent in January to $509.4 billion, data released by the Commerce Department Thursday showed.
Manufacturing Growth Sped Up in February
The ISM Manufacturing Report on Business PMI stood at 60.8 in February, up from 58.7 in January. That’s the highest level since August 2018 and indicates a powerful expansion for the manufacturing sector.
Durable Goods Orders Jump Much Higher Than Expected
Orders for durable goods rose 3.4 percent in January compared with December. The prior month was also revised up to show a 1.2 percent gain from November.
Industrial Production Jumps Much Higher Than Expected
U.S. industrial production rose 0.9 percent in January, data from the Federal Reserve showed Wednesday. Manufacturing output rose by one percent, twice the forecast, despite a decline in auto production.
U.S. Factory Orders Jump More Than Expected
Orders for consumer goods were particularly strong as 2020 came to a close.
V-Shaped Recovery: Manufacturing Defies Expectations as Rebound Continues Despite Covid Surge
The best reading in nearly two-and-a-half years.
The Trump Recovery: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Accelerated Again in October
New orders, production, and employment grew in October, signaling a stronger than expected recovery for U.S. factories.
Empire State Factory Index Points to Rapidly Improving Economy
Business conditions are improving faster than expected.
Factory Orders Jump 6.4% in July, Durable Goods Soar 11.4%
The manufacturing sector continues to recover from the depth of the pandemic shutdowns.
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Surge as Auto Sector Rebounds From Shutdown
Auto orders surged. Core capital goods rose strongly. But aircraft orders plunged as airlines canceled orders amid plunging booking.
Manufacturing Held Up Better Than Rest of the Economy During Coronavirus Crisis
Another reason why our future depends on a revival of American manufacturing.
U.S. Manufacturing Rebound Was Better Than Expected in May
Most major industries posted increases, the Fed said, with the largest gain registered by motor vehicles and parts.
Factory Orders Plunged in April, Revealing Deep Economic Cut From Coronavirus
Orders for goods made in U.S. factories saw the biggest decline ever recorded in data going back to 1992.
Factory Activity Suggests U.S. Economy Returned to Expansion in May
More evidence that the worst of the shutdown’s economic impact is behind us.
Business Capital Investment Was Much Stronger Than Expected In April
Orders for core capital goods dropped in April but the decline was much smaller than most economists had forecast.
Ford Stops Production at Two Assembly Plants After Workers Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The company sent workers home from two plants Wednesday after workers were discovered to have teste positive for coronavirus.
U.S. Industrial Production Suffers Worst Crash in 101 Years
Auto production fell 70 percent. Business equipment manufacturing fell 17.3 percent.
Manufacturing Crashed in April But Not as Badly as Expected
Factories closed, orders plunged, supply chains were disrupted, and workers lost their jobs.
Manufacturing Orders, Output and Jobs Fall
Factory production and employment fell in March as the coronavirus shutdown major parts of the economy.
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey Points to Higher Wages Despite Contraction
Wages increased and business remain optimistic but overall activity contracted in February, the Richmond Fed said.
Philly Fed Survey Explodes Higher, Pointing to Manufacturing Rebound
Days after the New York Fed’s survey pointed to a strengthening manufacturing sector, the Philly Fed survey rose to one of the best readings in years.
Empire State Manufacturing Survey Unexpectedly Jumps to Highest Level in 9 Months
For the second month in a row, the survey of manufacturing businesses in New York came in better than expected.
Boeing Dragged Down Manufacturing Output in January
Boeing’s suspended 737 Max was a drag on factory activity and mild weather pulled down utility production in January.
U.S. Factory and Mining Production Rose in December
Although manufacturing grew, overall industrial output slumped on lower utilities output thanks to nicer weather.
Manufacturing Surveys Indicate Growth Returning to U.S. Factories
Another bullish sign for the economy: manufacturing appears to be regaining its footing and expanding once more.
Philly Fed Survey Disappoints Despite Rising New Orders and Sustained Optimism
New orders and shipments improved but a rising share of manufacturers say general conditions are negative.
Empire State Survey Shows Big Jump in Manufacturing Optimism
Capital spending and technology spending plans rose in December, suggesting strength ahead for manufacturing
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in October
The latest sign that the U.S. manufacturing sector may be stabilizing after a tough couple of months.
Durable Goods Factory Orders Up Sharply, Business Investment Surges Higher
Business investment rebounded, easing fears that the manufacturing sector would continue to slowdown into year end.
Amazon Sells Items from Unsafe Foreign Factories: ‘You’re Trapped Inside Until You Complete Orders’
Amazon.com, Inc. — owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos — is selling items manufactured in foreign factories with dangerous working conditions and where workers are treated as slave labor, a new report alleges.
American Factory Production Slumped in September
Overall industrial production declined in September following strong growth in August, driven down by the GM strike and cheap energy.
Empire State Manufacturing Survey Unexpectedly Jumps Higher
In a report that leaked from the NY Fed a day early, there are signs of hope for the manufacturing sector.
American Manufacturing Sector Rebounds to 5-month High
An economic “ray of light” shines forth from American factories after several months of gloom.
American Factory Activity Shrank in August
New orders, employment, and production all declined as trade and global economic headwinds produced the worst reading since 2016.
