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Manufacturing
Some U.S. manufacturers find reasons to be cheerful about their prospects
by
Justin Ho
Aug 24, 2023
Manufacturing has been weak for a while. But companies are optimistic about government investment and a future uptick in demand.
Manufacturing slows, but economy remains robust
Aug 3, 2023
Manufacturing slowed in July, but consumer demand and a strong service sector are shoring up the U.S. economy.
Inflation moderates in manufacturing and job market
Aug 2, 2023
As supply chains normalize and labor demand slackens, prices and wages are cooling off.
Tech manufacturing is causing a boom in non-residential construction
Aug 1, 2023
Biden Administration policies are geared toward fixing high-tech supply chains and accelerating the transition to EVs.
The manufacturing sector is slowing. That could be a sign of a coming recession.
Jul 5, 2023
It's just over 10% of the U.S. economy but it has an outsized influence.
White House EV investment push especially benefits one region
Jun 23, 2023
The government is lending $9.2 billion to Ford and a Korean partner to build electric vehicle battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Economic indicators can't tell us the economy's whole story
by
Justin Ho
Jun 23, 2023
The manufacturing sector is shrinking, according to a report. But that doesn’t account for people’s spending or the tight labor market.
For public good, not for profit.
Scaling EVs means skipping "half steps" with hybrids, GM's Mary Barra says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 8, 2023
The automaker's CEO says it won't invest in hybrids, but instead focus on batteries, a new vehicle platform and charging infrastructure.
U.S. manufacturing is sluggish, with some bright spots
Jun 5, 2023
Higher borrowing costs are one factor holding back the manufacturing sector.
Labor is “unbelievably hard to find,” steel company president says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Apr 20, 2023
Lisa Goldenberg, president of Delaware Steel Co., believes the labor shortage could be a long-term issue.