Economics

Economics

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Activity Starts 2022 With Modest Boost

GBI: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ reflected greater levels of activity in new orders, production and backlogs with a modest increase for January 2022.

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Economics

December Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Results Extend Recent Trends

The December 2021 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index reflects ongoing supply chain disruption, with four of the six Index components registering slowing expansion.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Activity Reports Slowing Expansion

Will new year see additional price increases? Surveying indicates more shops passing price increases onto consumers.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Up On the Return of Employees

Record hiring activity lifts overall metalworking index for October, with near-record readings in material prices and supply chain disruption.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Production Impaired by Payrolls and Supply Chain

Stalling payrolls and congested supply chains weigh on production, as the metalworking index signals slowing expansion.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Cools with Slowing Growth in New Orders and Production Activity

Slowing growth in production and employment activity elevated backlogs, but weighed down overall metalworking activity.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Eases After Setting All-Time High

The Gardner Business Index: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ had a July reading of 61.2, indicating a slowing expansion, while supplier backlogs and new orders remain largely unchanged. 

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Sets New Record, Lifted by Record Backlog

The Gardner Business Index: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ showed a reading of 63.8 for June, breaking its all-time high for the second time this year.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Holds Steady After Scorching First Quarter

The Gardner Business Index: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ held at a reading of 62.2 through April, indicating a constant level of expansion.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter

Expansion of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.

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