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Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Michael has been in the economics and industrial space for 20 years. During the last 5 years he has been with Gardner Intelligence managing and reporting the Gardner Business Index. He has extensive experience in forecasting and modeling using advanced statistical techniques. He has successfully applied his expertise at multi-billion dollar companies in the construction, banking and insurance fields. Michael received his BA in Economics and Political Science from Kenyon College and his MBA from The Ohio State University. PRESS KIT
Metalworking Activity Starts 2022 With Modest Boost
GBI: Metalworking reflected greater levels of activity in new orders, production and backlogs with a modest increase for January 2022.
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December Metalworking Results Extend Recent Trends
The December 2021 Metalworking Index reflects ongoing supply chain disruption, with four of the six Index components registering slowing expansion.
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Metalworking Activity Reports Slowing Expansion
Will new year see additional price increases? Surveying indicates more shops passing price increases onto consumers.
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Business Activity Quickens Thanks to Broad-Based Gains
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) moved nearly 3 points higher in October to end at 60.7. Gains were widespread thanks to quickening activity in backlogs, new orders, production, and employment.
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Metalworking 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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Metalworking 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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Business Activity Higher for Shops Using Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
The Metalworking Business Index has registered consistent expansion in recent months, with shops that use advanced equipment like five-axis reporting accelerating expansion.
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Metalworking Index Eases After Setting All-Time High
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking had a July reading of 61.2, indicating a slowing expansion, while supplier backlogs and new orders remain largely unchanged.
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Metalworking Index Sets New Record, Lifted by Record Backlog
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking showed a reading of 63.8 for June, breaking its all-time high for the second time this year.
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Metalworking Index Holds Steady After Scorching First Quarter
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking held at a reading of 62.2 through April, indicating a constant level of expansion.
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Metalworking Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter
Expansion of the Metalworking Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.
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Most GBI Metalworking Index Components Near All-Time Highs
The GBI: Metalworking has reached a reading of 62.8, with most of the Index components at or near all-time highs.
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