Focus Outlook

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Activity Slips to Lowest Since June 2020: ISM Index at 50.2 for October

Manufacturing growth in the United States saw a slowdown during October due to increasing challenges stemming from supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages, according...

Chip Shortage Eases; Prices Stay High Due to Rising Demand

As 2023 nears its end, the global chip shortage, which originated in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to cast a long...

Global Manufacturing Declines Amid Inflation, Rates, and Ukraine War

The global manufacturing sector grappled with persistent challenges in July, with the JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remaining below 50 at 48.7,...

Economic Boost and Stimulus Push Manufacturing PMI Higher

In March, the world saw an unexpected acceleration in economic growth, as indicated by the JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rising from...

Starting a Business in Mexico: Ultimate Guide for Foreigners

Being an entrepreneur is a hard road. Being an entrepreneur that looks to expand its services to other countries is even harder. For US...

Advanced Technologies A Must for the U.S. Manufacturing Sector

The U.S. Manufacturing industry has had ups and downs significantly since the 1960s. As a result, there has always been an extreme focus on...