June machine tool orders were the highest of 2020 and the third-highest since June 2019. It was the first month with more than 2,000 units (more than 2,000 units is a strong month) since December 2019. #manufacturing bit.ly/3gXf6mm

Gardner Business Index data collected during June 2020 reported that new orders activity in the moldmaking and mold industry was already experiencing an initial rebound just months after COVID forced the shutdown of much of the U.S. and global economy. gardnerintelligence.com/econ…

There were 96,900 housing permits filed in April 2020. Permits filed in April were down 18.4% compared with one year ago, which was the first month of contraction since June 2019. Check out more here: bit.ly/2ZkQA8G #economics #manufacturing

Due to the effects of the coronavirus, the GBI annual rate of contraction accelerated since March. A bottom in the annual contraction of cutting tool orders cannot be expected until seven to 10 months after a bottom in the GBI annual rate of change. bit.ly/3e7MaGc

The durable goods production index fell to 79.9, contracting 26.4% month-over-month. That was the fastest rate of month-over-month contraction in the index since its inception. Check out our take here: bit.ly/3bTEkhS #economics #manufacturing

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GBI: Metalworking dropped sharply in March and April. This drop caused the annual rate of contraction to accelerate, likely leading to drop in machine tool orders. #manufacturing #economics #coronavirus bit.ly/2ASJZIx

In April, the year-over-year change in the real rate was -140 basis points. The change was negative for the 16th month in a row. This was the lowest level for the year-over-change since July 2012. #economics #manufacturing bit.ly/3bMbfoE

The Federal Reserve’s Weekly Economic Index is a helpful guide for monitoring changes in economic conditions. While we're pleased to share insights from the GBI each month, the WEI may be of significant help to our readers. See why: gardnerintelligence.com/econ…

At times like this, it's important to keep up with the latest news for your industry. Check out the latest Gardner Business Index: youtu.be/lld0TEfx0nk #manufacturing #economics #COVIDー19 #COVID

The percent of manufacturers that were closed dropped to 9% from 16% the week prior. That decrease was split between manufacturers open usual hours or expanded hours. Meanwhile, nearly 50% of manufacturers were operating with some level of reduced staff. gardnerintelligence.com/econ…

There has been a decrease in #manufacturers serving the medical industry, 32% in the most recent week versus 41% the week prior. Manufacturers not serving the medical industry may have been facing a different situation than others. #covid19 #coronavirus gardnerintelligence.com/econ…

In the week of April 6th, more manufacturers felt changes to business practices, lead times and supplier access. However, the percent of manufacturers experiencing changes was fairly unchanged. gardnerintelligence.com/econ… #COVID19 #coronavirus #manufacturing #economics

Check out this blog and video: Manufacturers Adjust to the New Normal, Shifting Focus to the Medical Industry gardnerintelligence.com/econ… #COVID19 #COVIDー19 #coronavirus #manufacturing #economy

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Another update from our own Steve Kline about the state of #manufacturing in light of the pandemic: gardnerintelligence.com/econ… #COVID19 #coronavirus

How are #manufacturers adjusting to week three of #COVID19 and #SocialDistancing? We put together this survey to find out: gardnerintelligence.com/econ…

Based on growth in consumer spending, durable goods orders may bottom out soon. However, the latest data for durable goods new orders is from January, and the spread of #COVID19 is likely to depress consumer demand. #manufacturing #economics bit.ly/2wI4Gog

ISM just released a report confirming what we've been saying for three weeks: lead times are worsening. Manufacturers should prepare for supply-chain trouble. ISM: weareism.org/coronavirus-ism… Check out gardnerintelligence.com for the latest news on #COVID19 and #manufacturing

Because the real 10-year Treasury rate declined in 2019, and because of the acceleration in quarterly growth, there should be further accelerating growth in real consumer durable goods spending in the first quarter of 2020. #manufacturing #economy bit.ly/2TowEhy