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Cutting Tool Orders Grow Nearly 11 Percent in August

October 17, 2018 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Strong growth in durable goods new orders is indicating further accelerating growth in cutting tool orders.

Machine Tool Orders Surge 27 Percent in August

October 17, 2018 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Durable goods production and capacity utilization are pointing toward further accelerating growth in machine tool orders for the next seven to 10 months.

Durable Goods Orders Reach Third Highest Total in Two Years

October 16, 2018 - Steven Kline, Jr.

The current trend in durable goods new orders is a very positive sign for capital equipment consumption in 2019.

Monetary Base Contracts More Than 8 Percent for Second Month

October 12, 2018 - Steven Kline, Jr.

The monetary base is signaling a slower growth in capital equipment consumption starting sometime in the second half of 2019.

Strong Growth in Durable Goods Spending Continues

October 11, 2018 - Steven Kline, Jr.

Consumer durable goods spending has grown since July 2017, but the rising 10-year Treasury rate could be signaling slowing growth in ahead.