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Metalworking Index Reaches Expansion for First Time in 2 Years
After two years of contraction, the Metalworking Index has finally turned a corner. A recovery that started in October has reached a milestone, fueled by increased production and new orders, signaling cautious optimism for the industry.
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Metalworking Activity Continues to Improve in February
On the cusp of expansion, key index components reveal strengthening business conditions.
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Metalworking Index Continues Climb into 2025
Steady improvement is short of expansion but component readings and future outlook remain strong.
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Metalworking Index Shows Continued Recovery
December marks third consecutive month of metalworking improvement on the heels of increased supplier deliveries.
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Optimism Grows as Metalworking Index Improves Again in November
A sharp increase in future business expectations underscores hopeful conditions in 2025.
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Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October
While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.
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Market Indicators Continue to Soften in Metalworking
The overall metalworking index is down more than a point, but future business is up slightly.
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Metalworking Activity Stabilizes in July
July closed at 44.2, which interrupts what had been three months straight of accelerating contraction.
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Metalworking Activity Trends Down Again in June
The Metalworking Index closed at 44.3 in June, down 1.2 points relative to May, marking a 2024 low.
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