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It reversed February’s 0.5% increase.
It was the second straight deceleration and fell well short of consensus forecasts, dampening hopes of Federal interest rate cuts.
It was the first consecutive increase since June of last year.
Find a wealth of data and analysis extracted from the 1Q24 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey, including trending charts and figures for revenue and expectations, plus plenty of interesting commentary.
We analyze the qualitative results of our 1Q24 Baird-MDM Distribution Survey question that asked distributors about current or expected impacts from geopolitical issues.
After a weak finish to 2023, the industry saw rebounds in monthly orders and shipments in the first two months of 2024.
A key question in the latest Baird-MDM Distribution Survey addressed whether there is a real trend in suppliers changing minimum purchasing requirements, and who it’s impacting most.
It marked the first time growth occurred over two straight months since March-April of 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s annual March revisions to wholesale trade revenues considerably lifted its largest sector – oil & gas – which likewise raised the latest MDM forecast modeling.
Though less than expected, the latest rise in the wholesale inflation gauge suggests Federal interest rate cuts could be further delayed.
It's another posititive indicator for the U.S. industrial economy, following a strong PMI reading at the start of April.
It was a solid rebound from a 3.8% decline in January.
During the first two months of the year, spending was up 11.9% from the same period in 2023.
At long last, U.S. manufacturing activity appears to be back in the black.
It followed a January monthly decrease of 0.2%.
A modest February increased followed a January that had the sharpest one-month decline since April 2020.
The buying group's quarterly membership survey showed considerable optimism among distributors despite potential headwinds later this year.
The distributor’s major acquisition of Dominion Electric is just the latest piece in what has been a rapid 13-year expansion. Mike Hockett breaks down what Dominion adds to Border States and how it aligns with its growth history.
