Core Report | August 28, 2026
New orders for manufactured durable goods were strong in July, climbing 1.1% to a $339.3 billion rate. Juuly marked the fourth increase in the last five months.
Core Report | August 21, 2026
Business activity from the manufacturing sector in the New York region grew strongly in August after a strong boost in July. The August Empire Manufacturing Index came in at 20.6, up from 15.6 in July and is at its highest reading in more than four years.
Core Report | August 14, 2026
U.S. tractor and farm equipment shipments increased slightly in June after sliding the previous two months. Shipments came in at a $2.408 billion rate, up 0.3% from May but down 7.5% from last June.
Core Report | July 31, 2026
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased in June, now up for the third time in the last four months. June new orders came in at a $334.8 billion rate, up 0.3% from May.
Core Report | July 17, 2026
Domestic hot-dipped galvanized lead times climbed sharply last week, signaling increased pressure on coated steel availability.
Core Report | July 3, 2026
Despite slowing in June, manufacturing in the New York region continued to grow. The Empire Manufacturing Index came in at 5.7, down from 19.6 in May. Despite the slowdown, the index has been in growth territory for the third straight month and for the fifth time in the last six months.
Core Report | June 19, 2026
Despite slowing in June, manufacturing in the New York region continued to grow. The Empire Manufacturing Index came in at 5.7, down from 19.6 in May. Despite the slowdown, the index has been in growth territory for the third straight month and for the fifth time in the last six months.
Core Report | June 12, 2026
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), a leading indicator for non-residential construction activity, increased 5.9% month-over-month in May to 275.7 (+33.8% year-over-year).
Core Report | June 05, 2026
U.S. light vehicle assembly increased in April after a slight slowdown in March. Light vehicle assemblies came in at a 10.452 million unit rate, up 4.1% from March and up 2.8% from last April.
Core Report | May 29, 2026
U.S. light vehicle assembly increased in April after a slight slowdown in March. Light vehicle assemblies came in at a 10.452 million unit rate, up 4.1% from March and up 2.8% from last April.
