Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Ecomonics 10 Jul 2019

Moldmaking Index Falls Sharply

The Moldmaking Index fell sharply in May. The month’s results were surprising as survey participants reported strong new orders while simultaneously reporting contracting backlogs.

Consumer 14 Jun 2019

Industry Outlooks Diverge within Consumer Products

As 2020 earnings expectations diverge within within the consumer products sector, industry outlooks are likewise diverging.

Packaging 12 Jun 2019

Packaging Outlook Shifts With New Data

With a large portion of the industry having released its data for the first quarter, capital expenditures for the industry reported contracting growth.

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Ecomonics 7 Jun 2019

Moldmaking Index Nears One-Year High

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking reached its highest level in nearly a year with an April reading of 55.7, a level which it last registered in May 2018. Readings above 50 indicate expanding business activity, while a value of 50 indicates no change and below 50 indicates contracting business activity.

Ecomonics 9 May 2019

Moldmaking Index Moves Higher

March 2019 – 53.9

Medical 3 May 2019

Medical Industry Improves Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow improvement exceeds reduction in capital expenditures, signaling continued medical industry growth.

Ecomonics 26 Apr 2019

Moldmaking Index Extends Movement in Narrow Growth Range

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking registered 52.6 in February, extending its narrow range of growth readings since September 2018, when it registered less than 200 basis points higher.

electronics 20 Mar 2019

Expectations for Electronics Defy Headlines

From a domestic perspective, the electronics industry seems expected to follow in-line with the overall economy’s growth for 2019, though firms with greater exposure to China may have to be more cautious during the year.

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