Construction job openings reach record high
The number of open construction jobs reached a record high in October as workforce shortages persist, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported.
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CRU: The 2024 US elections - What it means for policy
The US presidential elections will take place on Nov. 5, 2024.
Manufacturing sector feels squeeze in November: ISM
Activity in the US manufacturing sector contracted once again in November.
CRU: Baffinland allowed to increase iron ore shipments
The Canadian government has given ArcelorMittal-linked Baffinland Iron Mines permission to dispatch up to 6 million metric tons per year from its Mary River mine in Nunavut territory, higher than the 4.2 million metric tons per year previously permitted. The approval from northern affairs minister Dan Vandal allows Baffinland to make the extra shipments if […]
Fed Beige Book: Economic activity slows in many districts
In its Beige Book report released on Nov. 29, the Federal Reserve noted slower economic activity since October's report.
Modest Uptick in New York's Manufacturing Sector
New York's manufacturing activity saw an increase in November, according to the most recent Empire State Manufacturing Survey.
US Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further in October: ISM
Manufacturing activity in the US contracted once again during the month of October.
New York Manufacturing Activity Slides in October
Manufacturing activity decreased in New York in October, according to the most recent Empire State Manufacturing survey. The headline general business index fell to -4.6 in October from 6.5 points in September. The new orders index dipped nine points month over month to -4.2, while the shipments index dropped 11 points to 1.4. Twenty-four percent […]
UAW Strikes Ford Kentucky Truck Plant
The United Auto Workers (UAW) unexpectedly expanded its strike against Ford on Wednesday evening, when 8,700 union members walked out of the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant.