After Elections Manufacturers Outlook Positive

Manufacturers remain optimistic about their own companies in the last quarter of 2014, continuing an upward trend over the past two years, according to the latest National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers.

Chad Moutray's Testimony to the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce - September 11, 2014

Commentary: Don’t Push Our Economy Off a Cliff (The Washington Post)

Economists React to the October Jobs Report: ‘December Move Almost a Certainty’ (The Wall Street Journal)

"The overall strength in this report should serve to enhance the chances that the Federal Reserve will begin to raise short-term interest rates at its December meeting."

Economy Adds Only 142K Jobs in September (The Hill)

“If manufacturing in the United States were its own country, it would rank as the ninth-largest economy in the world, with manufacturers contributing $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy every year.”

Global Manufacturing Economic Update: August 2017

The global manufacturing sector has turned a corner, expanding modestly on improving demand and buoyed by stronger economic growth in key export markets and by a weaker U.S. dollar.

Global Manufacturing Economic Update: December 2015

The latest National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) quarterly survey found that 59.6 percent of respondents were positive about their own company’s outlook, down sharply from 91.2 percent one year ago.

Global Manufacturing Economic Update: February 2016

U.S.–manufactured goods exports declined 6.1 percent in 2015, according to seasonally-adjusted data from Trade Stats Express.

Global Manufacturing Economic Update: November 2015

There were signs of progress in the global economy in October, but manufacturers continued to face headwinds. On the positive side, the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI increased from 50.7 in September to 51.4 in October, its highest level since March.

Global Manufacturing Economic Update: October 2017

The forecast for this and next year is up marginally from the estimates seen three months ago, led by better activity in the advanced economies, including the United States. Global manufacturers still face lingering uncertainties, but more than anything, firms have benefited from international conditions that have clearly improved.

Job Growth Falls Short of Expectations in September; Jobless Rate Unchanged (The Washington Post)

“If manufacturing in the United States were its own country, it would rank as the ninth-largest economy in the world, with manufacturers contributing $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy every year.”

Manufacturers Urge California to Protect Innovation

Today, the NAM released an analysis exploring the economic impact of innovation in California.

Manufacturers Urge Massachusetts to Protect Innovation

Today, the NAM released a one-pager exploring the economic impact of innovation in Massachusetts.

Manufacturers: Employee Benefits Tax Delay Provides Needed Relief

NAM Chief Economist Chad Moutray issued s statement after Congress released details of its spending bill which includes a provision to delay the Employee Benefits Tax more commonly known as the “Cadillac Tax.”

Manufacturing Outlook Index Methodology