by Cole van Miltenburg | Apr 28, 2026 | Durable Goods, Featured, Manufacturing
Ahead of tomorrow’s advance report from the U.S. Census Bureau, economists forecast positive growth in the orders and shipments of long-lasting manufactured goods. The manufacturing industry has proved surprisingly resilient to Trump’s tariffs as well as rising fuel...
by Cole van Miltenburg | Mar 15, 2026 | Durable Goods, Economy, Featured, Manufacturing
Trade uncertainty and war abroad could further weigh on manufacturing in Q1 2026, economists say. Spending on long-lasting goods stagnated in January, and key shipments figures indicate slowing growth in manufacturing. Headline durable goods orders dipped less than...
by Cole van Miltenburg | Feb 18, 2026 | Durable Goods, Featured, Manufacturing
Spending on long-lasting manufactured goods fell in December, but increasing orders of core capital goods suggest growth in the sector after a decline early last quarter. Orders of durable goods—manufactured items with a lifespan of more than three years—fell 1.4% in...
by James O'Donnell | Apr 2, 2022 | Durable Goods, Economy, Manufacturing
Manufacturers are doing a lot to attract workers, like offering higher pay and better shifts. But affordable childcare is rarely part of the bargain. (Photo by Kiefer Likens) Cheryl Husk is a rodding operator at Century Aluminum, the smelting plant in Hawesville,...
by James O'Donnell | Mar 29, 2022 | Durable Goods, Economy, Manufacturing
Orders for long lasting goods like cars, trucks and machinery fell in February, but the decline is far from a warning sign that the economy is slowing down abruptly. New orders for durable goods, which are items lasting longer than three years, fell 2.2% in February,...
by James O'Donnell | Mar 2, 2022 | Durable Goods, Economy
Orders for long-lasting goods like ships and turbines rose sharply in January, a sign that manufacturing continues to be a strong engine of the economy despite supply chain slowdowns. New orders for durable goods, which are items lasting longer than three years,...
