July stats suggest modest growth for cutting tools, but areas of concern remain.
Our latest monthly forecast shows a healthy upgrade to the industry’s 2025 revenue outlook after two straight downgrades earlier this summer. As always, results vary across the 19 industry sectors tracked by the U.S. Census...
Core consumer prices in the U.S. rose in line with market forecasts.
Orders continued to show monthly volatility, while key indicators suggest an activity slowdown throughout the second half of 2025.
Though still in contraction, it followed a July decline, while respondents emphasized the uncertainty and challenges that have come with tariff-driven price increases.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a modest rise in wholesale and retail inventories in July alongside a widening trade deficit.
After plummeting in April upon U.S. tariff implements, Canada’s wholesale and manufacturing sales appear to have found their footing.
U.S. durable goods orders fell in July, led by a continued decline in transportation equipment, despite gains in most other categories.
The 115-page report is loaded with sector-specific stats and insight on the current U.S. wholesale distribution economic situation and revenue forecasts through 2026. Overall, it’s a comprehensive reference guide to the $8 trillion industry and...
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers expect less incoming orders over the next three months, while shipping levels remain steady
June 2025 U.S. cutting tool consumption declined from May and year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges from tariffs and market uncertainty.
Front-loaded inventories have buffered industrial buyers from sticker shock at distributors’ branch and digital shelves …for now. We examine if inflation finally showed up in July, and what large distributors are saying about pricing and...
