Latest News Updates From Reade Pickert

GovernmentBusiness

Service sector expanded at slower pace in June

Fourteen industries reported growth in the June ISM report, including transportation and warehousing. Four industries, including agriculture, contracted.

July 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Service Sector Activity Rises on Consumer Demand

The Institute for Supply Management’s services index rose to a three-month high of 54.5. Readings above 50 indicate expansion.

June 4, 2026
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U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most in 4 Years

The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing gauge rose 1.3 points to 54, according to data released June 1. Readings above 50 indicate growth.

June 1, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Fed’s Barr Says Supply Chain Chaos Could Boost Inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the economy is on solid ground, but warned tariff-related supply chain disruptions could lead to lower growth and higher inflation.

May 15, 2025
Business

Odds of a Recession Are Receding, Economists Say

A strong majority of business economists now say odds of the U.S. entering a recession in the next 12 months are 50% or less, according to a National Association for Business Economics survey.

July 24, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Business Equipment Orders Increase Again in May

Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment rose in May for a second month, indicating companies continue to make longer-term investments despite high borrowing costs.

June 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Factory Production Rebounds in April After March Slump

Production at U.S. factories rebounded in April, led by a firm advance at automakers and suggesting some stabilization in goods demand.

May 16, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Long-Term Inflation Expectations Hit 12-Year High

U.S. long-term inflation expectations unexpectedly accelerated in early May to a 12-year high and consumer sentiment soured, reflecting growing concerns about the economic outlook.

May 12, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise, Showing Some Stabilization

Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in February after a downward revision to the prior month, suggesting the housing market is beginning to stabilize after a tumultuous year

March 23, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Manufacturing Shrinks at Slower Pace in February, Prices Gauge Jumps

A gauge of manufacturing improved for the first time in six months, though activity remained in contraction territory amid fragile demand and growing inflationary pressures.

March 1, 2023

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