Manufacturing activity contracted in November, the fourth straight month of contraction, according to a monthly survey of executives released Dec. 2 by the Institute for Supply Management.
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Workers at Boston's Seaport district. (Steven Senne/AP)
US Manufacturing Contracts for Fourth Straight Month
Workers at Boston's Seaport district. (Steven Senne/AP)
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A pumpjack operates as a drill rig sits on a well pad in the Bakken Formation in Williston, N.D. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)
OPEC+ Gambles That US Shale’s Golden Age Is Over
A pumpjack operates as a drill rig sits on a well pad in the Bakken Formation in Williston, N.D. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)
When the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets this week, ministers will discuss whether to extend their current output target, because they believe relentless U.S. oil production growth will slow rapidly next year.
December 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology
Amtrak's California Zephyr passes a Union Pacific train in Green River, Utah. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Analysis: US Railroad System Is Great for Freight
Amtrak's California Zephyr passes a Union Pacific train in Green River, Utah. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The U.S. freight rail system is arguably the best and most efficient in the world.
December 2, 2019
Government, Business
Nissan CEO and President Makoto Uchida by Kyodo News via Associated Press
New Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida Reaffirms Alliance, Promises Revival
Nissan CEO and President Makoto Uchida by Kyodo News via Associated Press
TOKYO — Nissan’s new chief executive Makoto Uchida reaffirmed Dec. 2 the importance of the Japanese automaker’s alliance with France’s Renault, as it strives to puts its financial scandals behind it.
December 2, 2019
Government, Business
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Trump Says He’ll Place Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum From Argentina, Brazil
Martin Divisek/Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Dec. 2 accused Argentina and Brazil of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate.
December 2, 2019
Government, Business
U.S. President Donald Trump by Susan Walsh/Associated Press
White House in Pre-Thanksgiving Push to Get USMCA to Finish Line
U.S. President Donald Trump by Susan Walsh/Associated Press
The White House is pushing to wrap final negotiations with Democrats on President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, by meeting with the Mexican deputy foreign minister Nov. 27.
November 27, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment
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ELFA: October Equipment Financing and Leasing Up 14%
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An index that measures equipment financing and leasing trends showed business activity in October up 14% year-over-year.
November 27, 2019
Government
US Senate Confirms Kramer as CFO at USDOT
The U.S. Senate on Nov. 21 easily confirmed John Kramer to become chief financial officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
November 27, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
Democratic presidential candidates, shown at the Nov. 20 debate, include Cory Booker (from left) Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer. (John Bazemore/AP)
Presidential Candidates Will Talk Infrastructure at Forum
Democratic presidential candidates, shown at the Nov. 20 debate, include Cory Booker (from left) Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer. (John Bazemore/AP)
A group of transportation and manufacturing associations will host a forum for presidential candidates to discuss infrastructure issues.
November 27, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment
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US Economy Grew at Moderate 2.1% Annual Rate Last Quarter
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% rate over the summer, slightly faster than first estimated. But many economists say they think growth is slowing sharply in the current quarter.
November 27, 2019