Prices for final demand services rose 0.4 percent in September.
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The latest forecast from ITR Economics is that the Industrial Production Index will peak in February and then slowly taper the rest of the year, dropping more sharply in 2019. In light of whats coming, ITRs Alan Beaulieu delivered an important message at the NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit now, more than ever, is the time for strong leadership and investing in your business.
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Year-to-date value of building permits was up 8.7 percent.
Steep drop in sales expectations across the country drops index to 103.
Year-to-date, orders were up 11.2 percent.
Goods and services deficit down year over year.
Manufactured durable goods new orders up 2 percent.
Jobs increased by 135,000 according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Currently, 56 percent of CEOs say conditions are better compared to six months ago.
Prices increased by 0.4 percent in the EU28.
Grainger, e-commerce dominate our latest most-read list.
Construction spending up 0.5 percent from July.
Beaulieu: Slowdown should begin in February, last for 18 months.
Raw materials price index increased 1 percent due to higher prices for crude energy products.
Annualized growth through August is 6.7 percent.
Real GDI increased 2.9 percent in the second quarter compared with an increase of 2.7 percent in the first.
This increase follows a 6.8 percent July decrease.
New MDM report: Industry projected to perform well as economy continues resurgence.