WASHINGTON—The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s monthly confidence index was up 3 points in September, reflecting increased optimism despite concerns over companies’ willingness to expand their businesses in the face of economic and political uncertainty.
BOSTON—According to a new study from Northeastern University, manufacturing is poised for a promising future in the Northeast because of recent investments in cutting-edge technology.
WASHINGTON—U.S. factory orders rose 2.8 percent in July, the biggest overall advance in a year, reflecting sizable gains in demand for motor vehicles and airplanes.
CLEVELAND—Metal forming companies expect a slight uptick in business conditions during the next three months, according to the latest Business Conditions Report from the Precision Metalforming Association.
WASHINGTON—New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in May, a hopeful sign for U.S. manufacturers who have appeared vulnerable to Europe’s festering debt crisis.
NEW YORK—More than half of U.S. manufacturers saw their sales grow last year, and 75 percent expect to grow in 2012, according to results of new industry barometer.
WASHINGTON—Since early 2010, U.S. manufacturers have created 489,000 jobs and are struggling to fill nearly a quarter million more. Their output last year topped $1.84 trillion, 8 percent higher than the pre-recession peak.
