Economics

Economics 13 Jan 2015

December 2014 Metalworking Business Index (MBI) at 52.1

With a reading of 52.1, the Gardner Business Index showed that the metalworking industry grew for the 12th consecutive month and the 14th time in 15 months. December’s rate of expansion was the fastest since August, and the rate of expansion accelerated slightly throughout the fourth quarter of 2014.

Economics 15 Dec 2014

November MBI Growth Remains Steady

With a reading of 51.3, Gardner’s Metalworking Business Index showed that the industry grew in November for the 11th consecutive month and the 13th time in 14 months, at a rate slightly faster than October. The month-over-month rate of growth was just 2.0 percent, which was the second slowest rate of growth since August 2013, and the annual rate of growth decelerated for the second month in a row.

Economics 14 Oct 2014

September 2014 MBI Shows Slowed Expansion

With a reading of 50.9, Gardner’s Metalworking Business Index showed that the industry grew in September for the ninth consecutive month and the 11th time in 12 months, although the rate of expansion was the slowest of 2014.

Economics 7 Oct 2014

August 2014 MBI Growth Rate Accelerates

With a reading of 52.3, the metalworking industry grew in August for the eighth consecutive month and the 10th time in 11 months.

Economics 10 Mar 2014

MBI Shows Growth in Four of Last Five Months

With a reading of 53.4, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that conditions in metalworking continued to expand at a significant rate in February. The industry has grown four of the last five months, although February’s rate of growth was slightly slower than the rate of growth in January.

Economics 6 Feb 2014

Industry Shows Fast Growth

With a reading of 54.2, Gardner’s metalworking business index for January showed that conditions in the metalworking industry have improved dramatically.

Economics 1 Nov 2013

October MBI at 50.7 – First Growth in Six Months

With a reading of 50.7, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that the metalworking industry expanded for the first time since March 2013.

Economics 10 Sep 2013

MBI at 44.6: The Contraction Continues

With a reading of 44.6, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that the metalworking industry contracted at its fastest rate since November 2012.

Economics 12 Aug 2013

June MBI at 48.5 – Contraction Slows Significantly

With a reading of 48.5, Gardner’s metalworking business index showed that the metalworking industry contracted at a much slower rate in July compared to June.

Economics 1 Aug 2012

July MBI Shows Industry Performance Moderating

With a reading of 48.3, the Metalworking Business Index showed that the metalworking industry has contracted for the first time in three years.