NEWS

Encouraging GBI Implies Expanding Domestic Demand

2/4/2020

January’s GBI reading ends a five-month trend of accelerating contraction in manufacturing, representing the highest Index reading since June of 2019.

Possible Turning Point in Cutting Tool Orders in 2020

1/30/2020

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

Housing Permits Up 12.5% in December

1/28/2020

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

Monetary Base Grows for First Time Since February 2018

1/27/2020

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

Production Growth Continues Trend for Fourth Month

1/22/2020

November production contracted 1.0% compared with one year ago.