The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 54.9 in April from the prior month’s 53.7, the largest expansion this year, the Tempe, Arizona-based group’s report showed May 1.
May 1, 2014Business
Chicago-Area Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Pace Since October
Business activity in the Chicago area expanded in April at the fastest pace since October, a sign manufacturing will keep supporting the world’s largest economy.
April 30, 2014Business
Manufacturing Expands in Philadelphia Area
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded in April, the Federal Reserve Bank in that district said April 17.
April 17, 2014Business
Chicago Manufacturing Activity Expands at Slower Pace in March
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a slower rate in March, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said March. 31.
March 31, 2014Business
Manufacturing Activity Grows at Slower Pace in January
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion declined in January, the Institute for Supply Management reported Feb. 3.
February 3, 2014Business
Manufacturing Activity Grows at Slower Rate in December
The Institute for Supply Management reported Jan. 2 a December reading of 57 in its manufacturing index, a modest dip from November’s figure but still the second-biggest expansion in more than two years.
January 2, 2014Business
Manufacturing Activity in Philadelphia Area Cools
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Region expanded at a slower pace in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Nov. 21.
November 21, 2013Business
U.S. Manufacturing Expands in October
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion rose in October, the Institute for Supply Management reported Nov. 1.
November 1, 2013Business
Manufacturing Boosts Mexico’s Standing in North American Economy, Calderon Says
DENVER — Felipe Calderon, the former president of Mexico, said his country is poised to become the centerpiece of an economic revival in North America as new supplies of cheap energy fuel a boon in manufacturing.
October 28, 2013Business
N.Y. Manufacturing Activity Grows At Slower Pace in October
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded at a slower pace in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Oct. 15.
October 15, 2013