Economics
GBI Metalworking Index Reports First Expansion Under COVID
The GBI: Metalworking has reported its first month of expansion since the COVID-19 pandemic began restricting economic activity in America.
Read MoreMetalworking Index Posts ‘No-Change’ Month in September
Metalworking posted a ‘no-change’ (reading of 50.0) month in September thanks to expanding production and new orders activity for the first time since COVID-19 began disrupting the global economy.
Read MoreMetalworking Index Contraction Slows for Fourth Straight Month
Index components continue to move toward 50, led by production and new orders
Read MoreMetalworking Business Activity Reports Additional Slowing Contraction
July data extends the slowing contraction trend initially reported in May.
Read MoreAll Metalworking Metrics Continue Trend of Slowing Decline
The metalworking industry index signals decelerating contraction for a second consecutive month.
Read MoreMetalworking Index Moves Closer to "Normal" for First Time During COVID-19 Crisis
Index signals decelerating contraction as new orders and production readings move higher.
Read MoreMetalworking Activity Contracts Further as Coronavirus Disruption Continues
Index sets back-to-back all-time lows stemming from extended COVID-19 turbulence.
WatchMetalworking Activity Collapses as Coronavirus Forces Broad Economic Contraction
The reading hits a record low as new orders contract, exports shrink and unemployment soars.
Read MoreFebruary 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.
Read MoreMetalworking Index Turns Expansionary After 6-Month Slump
Index to report first expansion since May, driven by production and new orders.
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