US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022
U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed.
Durable Goods Orders Rise for First Time in Three Months
New orders placed with U.S. factories for durable goods rose in February for the first time in three months, suggesting firms are somewhat optimistic about the direction of the economy.
Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most Since June 2022
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded by the most since mid-2022 as production and factory employment growth accelerated along with measures of inflation.
US Factory Gauge Climbs to Highest Since 2022
A measure of U.S. factory activity climbed to a 15-month high in January, fueled by the strongest orders growth since May 2022 and suggesting manufacturing is starting to stabilize.
US Factory Activity Shrinks for 14th Straight Month
A measure of U.S. factory activity remained stuck in contraction territory for a 14th straight month at the end of 2023, restrained by weaker orders.
Trump Revives Infrastructure Ideas, Urges $2 Trillion Spending
President Donald Trump called on Congress to provide $2 trillion for U.S. infrastructure, seizing on the coronavirus outbreak to try once again to advance one of his longest-standing priorities.
Michael Bloomberg Proposes $1 Trillion Public Works Plan
Bloomberg hasn't yet said how he'll fund the plan, but the campaign said those details will be part of his forthcoming tax plan.
Manufacturers Urge New Congress to ‘Start With Infrastructure’
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is launching a new digital ad campaign to remind Congress and the Trump administration of the bipartisan support for upgrading U.S. public works and urging them to “start with infrastructure” in 2019.
Trade Tariffs Spark Surge in Lobbying
Companies and business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, ramped up their spending on lobbying during the third quarter, as they sought to contain what they feel is damage from President Trump’s trade war.
CEOs Try Again to Temper Trump Tariffs as US-China Talks Open
As China prepares to send officials to the United States to restart talks on ending an escalating trade war, American companies and trade groups are returning to a Washington hearing room, most to argue against more tariffs from President Donald Trump.