The Metalworking Index remained unchanged for July at 48.3. Supplier deliveries was the only component to decline from June in a three-month average, while all other components excluding exports have seen increases relative to a year ago. Average Spending Intentions continue to fall once again and remain at their lowest point in four years.

Gardner Business Index (GBI) – July 2025

The GBI Components Scorecard reports the monthly change rate of primary moldmaking market factors contributing to the overall monthly index reading.

Reading the Scorecard: Color indicates where a component value falls relative to 50 for the current month. Green indicates expansion; red indicates contraction.

Shade indicates a value's distance from 50; the darker the shade, the further from 50.

Direction indicates a value's change versus the previous period. Pointing up is always better. A square denotes little or no movement in the reading.

Components Scorecard – July 2025

GBI Spending Intentions