Factory Output Declines for a Second Month on Consumer Goods
Production at U.S. factories declined in June for a second month, restrained by higher inventories and a softer economic outlook.
US House to Unveil Its USICA ‘Competitive Bill,’ Pelosi Says
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to introduce legislation meant to approve funding that would enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing, the party’s leadership indicated recently.
Manufacturing Gauge Falls While Price Pressures Ease
A measure of U.S. manufacturing fell short of expectations at the end of 2021, reflecting declines in gauges of delivery times and prices that belie an otherwise solid demand picture.
Japan Production Jumps by Record as Car Manufacturing Rebounds
Japan’s industrial production jumped by a record in November, adding to evidence that a manufacturing recovery from supply chain snags was solidly underway before the omicron variant started to spread around the globe.
Manufacturing Growth in US Eases as Supply Chain Issues Linger
Persistent supply chain challenges continued to weigh on U.S. manufacturers in October, lengthening supplier delivery times and bloating a measure of inventories.
Ship Owner Says Commodity Freight Rates Close to Going Parabolic
An owner of commodity hauling freighters said rates for the ships are close to the point of spiking sharply higher and mirroring an unprecedented surge in costs for transporting manufactured goods.
US June Manufacturing Index at Record High, Services Dip
A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in June at the fastest pace in records dating back to 2007, fueled by easing pandemic restrictions and a strengthening domestic economy.
Manufacturing Output Increased in April for a Second Month
U.S. manufacturing output rose in April by slightly more than expected, suggesting further improvement for factories that are otherwise buffeted by supply shortages and shipping challenges.
Manufacturing Activity Jumps to Three-Year High in February
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.
Factories Grow at Slower Pace in January
SILVER SPRING, Md. — American factories grew in January, but at a slower pace than December.