Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 27 percent in January, compared to 48 percent in December, and 54 percent in November. There is a real short-term increase in the cost of international freight.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Electronics 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous seven months, the December composite index reading reflects companies’ slowing their output. Copper; Electrical Components (2); Electricity (2); Electronic Components (25); Freight*; Labor — Temporary (4); Semiconductors; and Zinc.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Five industries reported growth in production during the month of July: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Transportation Equipment; and Plastics & Rubber Products. An index above 52.4 An Employment Index above 50.5 An Inventories Index greater than 44.4

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52