NEWS

Possible Turning Point in Cutting Tool Orders in 2020

By: Steven Kline, Jr.

In November, cutting tool orders contracted 11.3%, the fastest rate of contraction since July 2016.

NEWS

Housing Permits Up 12.5% in December

By: Steven Kline, Jr.

December was third month in the last four that housing permits increased more than 12%.

NEWS

Monetary Base Grows for First Time Since February 2018

By: Steven Kline, Jr.

In December, the monetary base was $3.427 trillion, which was its highest level since November 2018.

NEWS

Production Growth Continues Trend for Fourth Month

By: Steven Kline, Jr.

November production contracted 1.0% compared with one year ago.