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    Manufacturing Job Openings Pulled Back in August but Remained Elevated

    Oct. 12, 2016
    Manufacturing job openings pulled back in August but remained elevated relative to net hiring, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Industryweek 13545 Cybersecurity
    Technology and IIoT

    Cybersecurity -- Manufacturers are More Than Aware

    Oct. 4, 2016
    October is recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
    Industryweek 11863 Jolts
    The Economy

    Manufacturing Job Openings Accelerated in July

    Sept. 8, 2016
    The Bureau of Labor Statistics said that manufacturing job openings accelerated in July for the second straight month.
    Industryweek 11582 Durable Goods
    The Economy

    New Durable Goods Orders Fell Sharply in June on Reduced Aircraft Sales and Broader Weaknesses

    July 29, 2016
    Beyond automobiles, other segments with higher orders in June were communications equipment (up 6.0 percent) and (primary metals (up 0.8 percent).
    Industryweek 11541 Air Balloon
    The Economy

    Markit: Manufacturing Sentiment Eased in Eurozone after Brexit Vote

    July 25, 2016
    Interestingly, the last Markit survey’s responses on Eurozone manufacturing activity were due on June 23, the day of the “Brexit” vote for the United Kingdom to exit the European...
    Industryweek 11310 Thinkstockphotos 532571086
    Trade

    Philly Fed: Manufacturing Activity Expanded Somewhat in June, but Growth Remained a Challenge

    June 16, 2016
    The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said that manufacturing activity rebounded in June after contracting in both April and May.
    Industryweek 11250 Startsmall
    Small & Mid-Size Manufacturers

    NFIB: Small Business Sentiment Edged Slightly Higher in May

    June 14, 2016
    The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said that sentiment among small business owners edged slightly higher in May.
    Industryweek 11196 Economy
    Trade

    Business Economists Lower Their Outlook for 2016

    June 8, 2016
    Economists with the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) have lowered their outlook for 2016 in their latest quarterly survey.
    Industryweek 11068 Proceed Risk
    Public Policy

    Permit Traps – Proceed at Your Own Risk

    May 24, 2016
    Government decisions derailing permits for infrastructure projects raise serious questions about future access and the cost of energy in this country.