US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed to a solid economy

The Commerce Department is expected to report Thursday that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — grew at a slow but still-decent 2.2% annual pace ... since ... Read More

US manufacturing activity grows at fastest rate since 2022

The US manufacturing sector is in its strongest position since ... at a solid pace again in the first quarter," said Chris Williamson, S&P Global Market Intelligence chief business economist. Read More

US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022

U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a ... chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in a statement. Read More

US Growth Likely Slowed Last Quarter, Yet Signals a Resilient Economy

The U.S. economy kicked off the year 2024 on a promising note, building upon the momentum from a robust performance in the preceding year. Despite facing headwinds such as elevated interest rates, ... Read More

Japan's March factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity ... pace than in February. Global demand remained a major headwind, with new export orders declining at the fastest pace since February 2023, as business ... Read More

Factory activity eases in March

MANILA, Philippines — The growth in Philippine manufacturing activity eased slightly to ... with companies attributing this to material shortages,” S&P Global Market Intelligence economist ... Read More

US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022

US factory activity ... first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing ... Read More

Japan’s March factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

TOKYO — Japan’s factory activity in March contracted ... with new export orders declining at the fastest pace since February 2023, as business confidence soured in key markets including ... Read More

Japan's March factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity in March contracted ... with new export orders declining at the fastest pace since February 2023, as business confidence soured in key markets ... Read More