The GBI Index edged down slightly in June, falling 0.5 points to 48.3. This marks the third consecutive month of contraction, though the index remains significantly higher than its level one year ago. Key contributors to the decline included faster supplier delivery times as well as declines in backlogs. A positive trajectory for employment continues, which rose by one point. This marks the seventh straight month of improvement and pushed the employment component above the 50 mark for the first time since May 2023. Average Spending Intentions continues to fall to its lowest point in 4 years.

Gardner Business Index (GBI) – June 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 – June 2025

GBI Spending Intentions