January’s 52.3 reading pushes the Gardner Business Index back into expansion for the first time in 10 months, fueled by sharp gains in key components.
January’s GBI: Metalworking results delivered an impressive start to 2026 with the strongest reading in over three years.
Strong gains in key components drive GBI to second consecutive expansion reading for the month of February.
After a significant loss in November, the index picked up 1.7 points to close 2025.
The GBI: Precision Machining surged past the threshold for expansion with a January reading of 54.
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