The PMA report shows that metalforming manufacturers maintain a guarded yet optimistic economic outlook.
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The October gain was driven by a 0.5% increase in transportation equipment, following two straight monthly decreases.
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Trump also vowed to raise China tariffs beyond his campaign pledge of 60%.
Month-to-month sentiment varied widely by those who identified as Republican and Democrat in the wake of the Nov. 5 U.S. election.
ABC reported increases in all three subcategories: natural gas, unprocessed energy materials and crude petroleum.
Consumption decreased month-to-month, following a healthy gain in August.
Inventories decelerated from identical increases of the previous three months, while sales had a modest acceleration.
Hurricanes Francine, Helene and Milton hampered housing starts in September and October in the South, while the Northeast also struggled.
It followed similar declines in September, hampered by the machinists' strike at Boeing and the effects of multiple hurricanes.
A new labor department report shows workplace injuries and illnesses dropped to their lowest levels since 2003.
The company said it is preparing to adjust pricing and supply chains to mitigate the impact of Trump administration tariffs.
Monthly wholesale inflation increased modestly in October month-to-month year-over-year, following an increase in consumer prices.
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September orders expectedly had a boost from the biennial IMTS event, but less than usual.
September inventories were down 0.2% from August, and down year-over-year.
While half the size of the September rate cut, it shows further confidence in continued economic growth and eased inflation.
A second straight monthly increase put the total at a healthy increase both year-over-year and year-to-date.
The PMA report shows that metalforming manufacturers are approaching the next months with caution, due to economic uncertainty.
