Government, Business

Manufacturing Activity Contracts for a Sixth Straight Month

U.S. manufacturing activity shrank in September for a sixth month, reflecting weak orders and declining employment.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
October 1, 2024
Government, Business

US Trade Deficit Widened by Less than Expected in July

The U.S. trade deficit widened in July by less than forecast, reflecting an increase in exports of cars and services.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
September 6, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Factory Production Declines on Weaker Equipment Demand

Production at U.S. factories fell in March for the first time this year as companies show signs of ratcheting back investment plans.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
April 14, 2023
Government, Business

Business Activity Steadies in February, Boosted by Services Increase

U.S. business activity steadied in February as the service sector regained its footing, suggesting a resilient economy that is keeping some pricing power intact.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
February 21, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Services Gauge Shrinks Unexpectedly in Worst Slide Since 2020

A U.S. services gauge unexpectedly shrank at the end of 2022, with steep declines in measures of business activity and orders that, if sustained, risk heightening concerns about the demand outlook.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
January 6, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Factory Output Barely Rises After Tepid Gains in Prior Months

U.S. factory output rose in October by less than expected after downward revisions to prior months, suggesting manufacturing is losing some steam as domestic and global demand moderates.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
November 16, 2022
Government, Business

Business Activity Contracts for Fourth Straight Month

U.S. business activity contracted in October for a fourth consecutive month as concerns about inflation and sluggish demand weighed on the outlook.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
October 24, 2022
Government, Business

Business Activity Gauge Improves, but Still Shows Contraction

U.S. business activity contracted in September for a third straight month, though at a more moderate pace as a pickup in orders and a further softening of inflation allayed concerns of a more-pronounced pullback.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
September 23, 2022
Government, Business

Manufacturing Output Increases for Second Straight Month

U.S. factory production rose slightly in August as resilient business investment more than offset a pullback in the output of consumer goods, consistent with steady manufacturing activity.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
September 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Factory Output Increases for First Time in Three Months

Production at U.S. factories increased in July for the first time in three months, propelled by a pickup in motor vehicle output that masked more mixed results in other categories.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
August 16, 2022