Mark Solomon
Friday, February 1, 2019
U.S. manufacturing rebounded in January after poor December, ISM says; new orders surge, raw materials prices fall
New orders bounce significantly, raw materials prices fall.
New orders bounce significantly, raw materials prices fall.
Manufacturing activity continues to expand in the 2nd quarter, and challenges with finding employees and tight freight capacity have made it difficult for producers in the economy to keep up with strong demand.
Data from the Institute of Supply Management shows that manufacturing activity remains robust in the economy, which has historically meant strong demand for trucking