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Modest Gain Masks Disappointing Report A modest gain masks a disappointing report: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.1% in August.  While headline infl[...]

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in August, following three monthly declines. News Headlines Our southern border remains open to anyone.[...]

Supply/Demand Balance Supply/demand balance in manufacturing comes with appropriate tension levels between new orders and deliveries. According to the Institute[...]

GDP Decreased Again GDP decreased again, at an annual rate of 0.6 percent following a 1.6 percent decrease in the first quarter, according to the “second” estim[...]

Cutting Tool Consumption Up Cutting tool consumption up indicates a rise in manufacturing activity. US machine shops and other manufacturers consumed $175.9 mil[...]

Optimism Rose for First Time Since December 2021 Optimism rose for first time since December 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent Business [...]