Michael Guckes

Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Economics

Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern

The metalworking index records the fourth month of very consistent expansion.

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Medical Industry Improves Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow improvement exceeds reduction in capital expenditures, signaling continued medical industry growth.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern

The February Index records four months of consistent expansion.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Starts 2019 with Growth

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking moves back to former growth levels from earlier in business cycle.

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Economics

Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking Set Two-Year Expansion Record

December’s Index marked 24 consecutive months of growth.

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Economics

Metalworking Index: Strong Production and Supplier Deliveries Decrease Backlog Growth

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking’s November reading of 54.7 marks the 23rd consecutive month of expansion.

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Economics

Deliveries, Production and New Orders Lead Index Expansion

Weakness in exports seems to have little effect on total new orders.

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Medical Industry Strengthens Finances in Second Quarter

Data suggest growing capital spending by medical manufacturers through 2018.

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Economics

Metalworking Index Reaches Historic Acceleration in Growth

Supplier deliveries drove the index in September.

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Aerospace

Four Factors Keeping Aerospace in Flight

The Gardner Business Index indicates that the aerospace industry is still early in its growth cycle, justifying market optimism.

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Economics

Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Experiences Broad August Rebound

Five of six business indicators show significant growth.

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Economics

Supply-Chain Improvements Continue to Lead Growth

Registering 55.6 for July, the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking continues to report readings well above average.

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