Manufacturing Recession Might Be Over, Goldman Sachs Says
Goldman Sachs projects that the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index will break above 50, the level that separates contraction and expansion, in its March reading that is due out on April 1.
Factory Production Rises in February for Second Month
Factory production rose in February for a second month, boosted by demand for business equipment and indicating U.S. manufacturing may be starting to stabilize.
Express Freight Finance Starts Nationwide Factoring Service
Express Freight Finance has launched nationwide freight-bill factoring services for fleets, owner-operators, and freight brokers.
March 8, 2016Manufacturing Begins to Steady as New Orders Expand
Factory activity in February shrank less than forecast as gains in new orders and production provided signs that the beleaguered industry soon could stabilize.
March 1, 2016Lawmakers Celebrate FAST Act, Say More Funding Still Needed
WASHINGTON — Congressional and state transportation leaders were patting one another’s back at a briefing here for their work twisting arms and shepherding passage of a $305 billion “historic” long-term highway bill known as the FAST Act.
Manufacturing Output Rises by Most Since July 2015
U.S. manufacturing output rose in January by the most since July 2015, a sign the industry was starting to stabilize at the beginning of the year.
US Manufacturing Contracts in January for a Fourth Month
Manufacturing in the United States shrank in January for a fourth consecutive month as businesses cut staffing plans. Growth resumed in new orders and production, indicating some stabilization in the industry.
Factory Production Declines for Second Month
Factory production declined in December for a second month as a stronger dollar and softer U.S. and global growth pinch manufacturers.
January 15, 2016Manufacturing Contracts at Fastest Pace in Six Years
Manufacturing in the United States contracted in December at the fastest pace in more than six years as factories, hobbled by sluggish global growth, cut staff at the end of 2015.
Factory Production Stagnates on Less Output of Durables
Manufacturing stagnated in November, held back by less production of durable goods such as automobiles and metals that reflects weak global demand.