Michael Guckes

Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Economics

Metalworking Activity Collapses as Coronavirus Forces Broad Economic Contraction

The reading hits a record low as new orders contract, exports shrink and unemployment soars.

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Economics

February Metalworking Index and the Impact of the Coronavirus

As efforts to counter COVID-19 affect the global supply chain, Gardner Intelligence is carefully tracking their potential impact on the industry.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Turns Expansionary After 6-Month Slump

Index to report first expansion since May, driven by production and new orders.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Improves, Led by Supplier Deliveries

All components end 2019 reporting higher readings than the previous month.

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Economics

Mild Metalworking Index Contracts, Led By Drop in Backlogs

The November Metalworking Businesses Index falls further as new orders, production contract.

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Economics

Mild Metalworking Index Contraction Extended

The Index posts mild contraction despite growing new orders.

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Metalworking Index Contraction Slows

Activity contraction slows as the Index approaches 50.

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Economics

August Metalworking Index Improves Month Over Month

Index sees modest rebound after July lows.

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Economics

July Metalworking Index Cools on New Orders and Backlog

Leading components of the index experience rapid change.

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Economics

June 2019 Metalworking Index Advances

Expanding activity in production leads Index growth.

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Economics

While Slowing, Metalworking Index Still in Growth Mode

Supplier deliveries, production, employment and new orders supporting the industry.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Continues Modest Growth Trend

Index posts identical readings over three-month period.

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