U.S. Factory Activity Index Rises To Record High In June –Markit A measure of U.S. factory activity climbed to a record high in June, but manufacturers are still struggling to secure raw materials and qualified workers, substantially raising prices for both businesses and consumers. Data firm IHS Markit said on June 23 its flash U.S…. Read More
O’Neal Steel June Market Informer
Manufacturing In May Grows, Still Troubled By Supply Difficulties Optimism is up among surveyed manufacturers after 12 solid months of growth. According to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management, expansion in manufacturing is still on the rise despite record-long lead times and wide-scale shortages of critical basic materials. The manufacturing sector as… Read More