A gauge of U.S. factory activity fell in June by less than forecast as output and jobs improved though new orders stalled, highlighting the repercussions of trade uncertainty and slower growth abroad.
July 1, 2019factories
Government, Business
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Factory Gauge Drops Less Than Forecast, but Orders Stall
Cate Dingley/Bloomberg News
Government, Business
Buddhika Weerasinghe/Bloomberg News
Factories Feel Trade War Pain as Wall Street Sees Recession Risk
Buddhika Weerasinghe/Bloomberg News
The latest signs of factory weakness — in countries including South Korea, Germany and Japan — underscore the growing threat to the world economy posed by the escalating U.S.-China trade war. The reports came amid a fresh warning from Wall Street about recession risks.
June 3, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel
Haldex brake adjusters on the factory production line. (Haldex)
Manufacturing Production Increases by Most in 10 Months
Haldex brake adjusters on the factory production line. (Haldex)
U.S. factory production expanded in December by the most in 10 months, ending the year stronger than expected thanks to a surge in motor-vehicle output and gains across a range of other goods.
January 18, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 50, TCA
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
US Factories Brace for Sting of 2019 Trade War
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
America’s manufacturers are scrambling to change the way they do business — from finding new suppliers to shifting more finishing work overseas — as the sting of tariffs begins to take a bigger toll on their bottom lines.
January 15, 2019
Government, Business
A worker prepares parts at a Stoughton Trailers plant in Stoughton, Wis. (Stoughton Trailers)
US Factories Grew at Faster Pace in August
A worker prepares parts at a Stoughton Trailers plant in Stoughton, Wis. (Stoughton Trailers)
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories grew at a faster pace in August as American industry continues to show robust health.
September 4, 2018
Government, Business
In this 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)
US Factories Grew at a Slower Pace in July
In this 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July, but American industry remains healthy despite growing concern about trade conflicts.
August 1, 2018
Business
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Factory Orders Rise for Fourth Straight Month
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
New orders for U.S.-made goods increased for a fourth straight month in March and orders for capital equipment were stronger than previously reported, pointing to a sustained recovery in the manufacturing sector.
May 4, 2017
Business
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Factory Output Falls Most Since August Amid Drop in Autos
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Output at U.S. manufacturers fell in March by the most since August as production of automobiles and parts and business equipment declined, Federal Reserve data showed April 18.
April 18, 2017
Business
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
Manufacturing Production in Rises for Sixth Straight Month
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
Output at U.S. manufacturers rose in February for a sixth consecutive month, underscoring a sustained rebound in the industry.
March 17, 2017
Business
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Manufacturing in US Expands at Fastest Pace Since August 2014
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace since August 2014 as factory managers reported stronger orders and production.
March 1, 2017Pages
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