August U.S. cutting tool stats suggest continued market uncertainty.
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Our third quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 3Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey - conducted in early October - that covered respondents' revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for 4Q25 and 2026, plus plenty of sector-specific commentary.
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The International Monetary Fund emphasized that trade shifts, policy uncertainty and fading momentum weigh on global expansion.
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Manufacturing shows continued resiliance despite some headwinds.
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The World Trade Organizaton's latest forecast update showed stark revisions to its 2025 and 2026 growth outlook. Get the key takeaways here.
Tariff and broader economic anxiety subdued total activity, though transaction volumes spiked for an overall trend of fewer but bigger deals.
The government shutdown has suspended construction spending data and halted OSHA inspections and E-Verify services.
September's PMI rose slightly to 49.1% but stayed in contraction territory as some manufacturers report tariffs driving prices up.
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers show slightly improved outlook for incoming orders, while shipping levels remain steady.
U.S. durable goods orders were up across all categories in August, Â led by a surge in transportation equipment.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a slight decline in wholesale and retail inventories in August alongside a declining trade deficit.
July stats suggest modest growth for cutting tools, but areas of concern remain.
The administration would use a $550 billion investment fund established as part of trade negotiations with Japan to invest in strategic developments.
The cut was smaller than some were hoping for, but it appears several more will be issued by the end of 2025.
U.S. housing starts declined in August and remain below last year’s levels, with weakness in single-family starts and building permits.
U.S Industrial Production showed a modest rebound in August following a decrease in July.
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