Manufacturing activity in the United States has been decreasing over half a year, and the rate of contraction is speeding up. Indicators from indexes measuring factory activity suggest that a ...
If you follow the headlines, you might conclude that manufacturing in California is on a one-way slide. Rising operating costs, global competition, regulatory uncertainty, and energy reliability are ...
A key Midwestern manufacturing gauge slipped modestly in August, according to a report released Monday. The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, dipped to 54.4 from 54.7 in July.