May saw a return to some stability with a reading of 48.8. This increase wasn’t enough to push the Index back into expansion, but it shows some positive movement after a steep drop in April.  Employment and supplier deliveries were the only components to show improvement. The Future Business Index remains optimistic, with stronger results in May helping to offset recent declines in the 12-month outlook.

Gardner Business Index (GBI) – May 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 – May 2025

Spending Intentions from GBI Survey