Positive Indicators
The exclusive Purchasing.com collection of data and economic indicators showing the U.S. economy is ready for a rebound.
By Staff -- Purchasing, 4/13/2009 2:00:00 AM
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Welcome to Positive Indicators. While much of the news you may be reading these days would have you believe the U.S. economy is in dire straits, there are in fact some signs that the recession may not last as long as some experts predict. And that’s important for buyers planning their sourcing strategies. So here you’ll find links to stories and date from Purchasing.com and beyond that shows the economy may have hit bottom and is on its way back up.
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Do you have a positive indicator? A sign that the U.S. economy is on the road to recovery? Send it to managing editor Dave Hannon at dhannon@reedbusiness.com |
NEW! Printed circuit board book-to-bill ratio hits 1.02
NEW! Logistics execs say worst of recession is behind us
U.S. recession will bottom out this year
Chemicals production output will rise by 1.6% in 2010
Manufacturing shows signs of life
The worst is over for semiconductor industry
Connector book-to-bill ratio hits 1.00
Conference Board's Leading Economic Index takes surprise jump
Semiconductor equipment book-to-bill ratio continues to rise
Initial jobless claims down again
Construction spending increases
Credit markets continue to loosen
Semiconductor sales increased 3.3% in March
ISM’s PMI grows to 40.1
Chinese purchasing index rises for fifth month
Electroindustry index posts sharp gain in April
Consumer confidence jumps
Durable goods orders slip less than forecast in March
Positive Indicator: Electronics buying plans increase
Business conditions, buying plans indexes jump up in April
Economists say recession could end in second half
First-time jobless claims lower than expected
Optimism on the rise
ISM’s PMI number rises a fraction
Billion hotel/office complex planned for downtown LA
Signs show credit may be loosening
Durable goods orders go up
Positive indicator: Existing home sales up
Positive Indicator: Buyers see no rise in energy prices
Housing starts are up
Copper prices may be off the floor but well below last peak
Consumer confidence goes up
Positive Indicator: Steel executive sees a pickup in late 2009
Positive Indicator: SAF-Holland makes new-technology axles in Missouri
Cross training, inventory management help Mahuta cut costs and layoffs
Positive Indicator: Purchasing’s business conditions, buying plans indexes continue up
Die casting suppliers see foreign orders coming back to the U.S.
Positive Indicator: Challenger says planned job cuts fall
Consumer spending rises
Freight trends get “less worse” in recent weeks
ISM’s PMI index ticks up slightly
Stimulus package could boost chemicals market spending
Manufacturing suppliers see growth ahead for 2009
Some economic indicators turn up (Feb. 24)
U. S. economic recovery could start in second half
Purchasing jobs lost, but hiring to resume
Producer, consumer prices bump up while durables stay down
Stimulus package sets aside $144 billion for infrastructure projects
Rate of Contraction in North American Business Conditions Slowed in February
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) increased in February
Fed Chairman Bernanke says recession could end in the second half
Worst of U.S. Payroll Reductions May Be Over, Survey Shows
Liquidity Lock: Buyers' strategies key in surviving the credit crunch
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