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A look at the latest economic and market trends, and their impact on the distribution channel.

The Disconnect Between Main Street and Wall Street

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  August 16, 2011
Businesses stay positive even as the stock market retrenches for recession.

Could Another Economic Downturn Be a 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy'?

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  August 11, 2011
Uncertainty is keeping businesses from spending, which could result in further economic challenges.

Why Economic Growth Was Slow in the First Half of 2011

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 8, 2011
And why MAPI Chief Economist Dan Meckstroth believes the U.S. will see faster growth in the second half.

What Not Raising the Debt Ceiling Would Mean to Business

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  July 28, 2011
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors urges House to support Speaker John Boehner's bill.

2Q MDM-Baird Survey: 'Concern & Uncertainty, But Very Little Pessimism'

  Lindsay  Konzak  July 8, 2011
On average, respondents' sales increased 9.7 percent in the second quarter.

The U.S. and the <br />Greek Debt Crisis

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  July 7, 2011
How financial problems overseas can ripple to American shores.

Economic Update Podcast - Wanted: Skilled Workers

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  June 14, 2011
In this monthly feature, MAPI's Cliff Waldman digs into demographic trends affecting manufacturing.

How Global Events Will (or Won't) Affect Oil Prices

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  May 13, 2011
In latest Economic Update podcast, MAPI's Don Norman talks about what impacts oil prices.

Distributors, Manufacturers Still Wary of Economy

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 12, 2011
Recent survey highlights uncertainty, saying respondents remain cautious as they make plans.

New: May Economic Update Program Features U.S. Outlook

  Lindsay  Konzak  May 2, 2011
MAPI/Manufacturers Alliance with MDM presents the first episode of a monthly economic podcast.
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