Economics
GBI: Metalworking October 2016 – 48.4
The trend in backlogs indicates capacity utilization at shops should begin improving.
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GBI: Metalworking September 2016 – 48.4
Continued moderate contraction indicates the industry has improved.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking August 2016 – 48.7
Contraction continues to slow as index reaches its second highest level in almost a year and a half.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking July 2016 – 45.3
If we ignore the spike earlier this year, the industry actually has steadily improved since last November.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking June 2016 – 44.4
Decelerating contraction in capital spending is a positive sign for equipment consumption.
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GBI: Metalworking May 2016 – 45.3
Capital spending plans continue to outpace year-ago numbers.
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GBI: Metalworking April 2016 – 45.9
This month’s numbers indicate future capital spending could be on the rise.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking March 2016 – 49.7
Industry improves again, returning to level at which contraction began a year ago.
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GBI: Metalworking February 2016 – 46.3
Industry shows improvement for the third consecutive month.
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