Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National ActivityIndex decreased to a neutral value in August from +0.29 in July.
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The latest 0.75 percentage point increase brings the Fed's benchmark interest rate to its highest mark since early 2008.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell again in September.
A disappointing inflation index reading grabbed headlines, but it's certainly not the only metric to keep an eye on.
Year-to-date dollar volume ended July running about 15% lower than 2019.
It may signal a return to typical demand patterns after two years of solid gains driven by foreign investment.
Red flags remain, but strong 2Q financial reports from major companies have quelled some immediate fears of a possible recession.
Indices for new orders and employment had solid month-to-month gains, while production, inventories and prices had notable declines.
A new report calculates that U.S.-based industrial distributors could stand to benefit considerably over the next decade from increased MRO demand driven by the domestication of manufacturing production and foreign investment.
Get a recap of what has improved or worsened over the Summer and where things currently stand compared to pre-pandemic conditions.
We examine the latest future revenue expectations for the wholesale distribution sector and where inventory levels currently stand vs. their historic averages.
Automotive powered much of the gain, which was a strong rebound after declines in June and May.
June's total ticked up 0.3% from May and was up 2.2% year-over-year.
Year-to-date orders ended June up 13%, however, and officials expect the market to receive an annual boost from the September IMTS show.
We share commentary from the newest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey that highlights the issues viewed as most worrisome in the year ahead.
Large distributors have voiced considerable optimism amid all the economic concern. Do smaller firms feel the same way?
Questions about economic concerns, distribution inventory management and the future of hybrid work were among topics covered in MDM's July 2022 Premium Monthly, now available for download.
Downward pressure on nonresidential spending is likely to only intensify, and the situation looks even worse when adjusting for inflation.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report reflecting the month of June.
It was the slowest expansion since June 2020 as prices took a major month-to-month decline while employment posted improvement.
