Government spending and private investment increased sequentially, and AI-related spending helped drive strong growth in business investment in equipment and structures.
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PMA’s latest business conditions report showed relatively flat movement for near-term outlook, with a modest decrease in monthly shipping levels offset by higher expected near-term orders.
Production slowed in most market groups. Declines were partially offset by growth in the output of construction supplies, defense, industrial and space equipment.
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Order value continues its considerable year-over-year and year-to-date improvement, whole volume remains flat.
Pricing powered a third straight month in expansion territory. However, PMI survey commentary was overall negative, with numerous respondents citing Iran war impacts.
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a considerable downgrade in near-term optimism.
It was the fourth straight monthly decline for private nonresidential spending, which is now down 8% from its December 2023 all-time high.
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Orders sunk from their December record high, but were up year-over-year despite volume maintaining a longer-term low trend.
