Manufacturing respondents anticipate annual revenues to significantly increase from a relatively flat 2024.
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Along with the cut, the central bank issued its projections through 2027 for the interest rate, inflation, GDP growth, unemployment and more.
November marked the third consecutive monthly decline, as output in every category of nondurable consumer goods fell.
Along with updated projections for full-year 2024 and 2025, our latest forecast shows 2026 sector-specific expectations.
U.S. wholesale inflation increase 3% year-over-year, the largest advance since February 2023.
The report showed a slight dip in October from the same period a year prior, as industry leaders anticipate a gradual recovery in 2025.
November’s increase was slightly above each of the previous four months.
Despite orders decreasing month-to-month, October 2024 was 3% above the average value of all Octobers.
The report showed a slight dip in October sales compared to September, with total sales down 0.1%, but an increase of 0.9% year-over-year.
HARDI members reported an 11% increase in sales with expectations of continued growth if inflation and mortgage rates ease.
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The October increase followed decreases in September and August.
Government data showed a third straight monthly increase in October, and accelerated from the previous two.
While still in contraction territory overall, the November report showed a healthy increase in new orders and employment.
The PMA report shows that metalforming manufacturers maintain a guarded yet optimistic economic outlook.
The October gain was driven by a 0.5% increase in transportation equipment, following two straight monthly decreases.
With a market size estimated at $907 billion in 2024, the MRO industry continues to be a critical component of the U.S. economy. In this year's U.S. MRO Market Trends Report, we define a market that has demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global economic fluctuations.
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.
