NEWS

GBI Surges to Highest Reading Since 2022

2/9/2026

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.

Gardner Business Index - October 2025: 49.2

11/13/2025

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Gardner Business Index - September 2025: 48.5

10/20/2025

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Gardner Business Index - August 2025: 48.9

9/15/2025

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Gardner Business Index - July 2025: 48.3

8/21/2025

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USMTO June 2025: Automation and Aerospace Drive Strong Machinery Sales

8/19/2025

Driven by strong demand for automated manufacturing technology, continued activity increases in aerospace and electricity and rebounded activity within the lucrative job shop sector, investments in metalworking machinery rose to nearly $430 million in June 2025 – a 7.7% increase over the same time period last year.

Gardner Business Index - June 2025: 48.3

7/17/2025

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Gardner Business Index - May 2025: 48.8

6/19/2025

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Gardner Business Index - April 2025: 46.2

5/19/2025

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Gardner Business Index - March 2025: 50.1

4/15/2025

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