The key indicator dropped 0.3% in February, suggesting that companies are cautious about making investments amid economic uncertainty
Manufacturing
Orders For Durable Goods Rebound, But Uncertainty Lurks
Business spending on equipment increased in January. Is it a sign of economic strength, or were companies hedging against tariffs?
Startups Aiming to Electrify U.S. Freight Industry Confront Higher Interest Rates
This should be Intramotev’s moment. The St. Louis, Mo.-based manufacturer of electric railcars is positioned to take advantage of the push to bring green technology […]
Manufacturing Orders Rise, Allaying Recession Fears
Purchases for most types of manufactured goods increased in January, an unexpected sign that the economy is still strong. Orders for core durable goods–long-lasting manufactured […]
Five Things to Look for in the May ISM Report
by Juliet Jeske May 31, 2021 The Institute for Supply Management’s Report on Business releases details on the U.S. manufacturing sector on Tuesday. Economists predict the […]