Overall sentiment regarding direction of domestic economy remained upbeat among U.S. industrial manufacturers in first quarter.
New state export data show 29 states set new records for export sales in 2012.
SPI President Carteaux urges prompt President Obama signature to hasten increased exports to Russian market, create American jobs.
Its largest job-supporting authorization to date, board of Ex-Im Bank approved a $4.975B direct loan for export of American goods and services.
CoreNet Global: “On-shoring” of jobs to U.S., other western-developed countries will continue strongly through the year 2020.
U.S. industrial manufacturers' overall revenue projections remain positive; 87% planning operational spending increases in year ahead.
Redesigns and introductions from nearly every manufacturer across all product categories have hit showrooms in the last few years.
SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association held meetings with members of Congress to focus on economic policies, energy, regulatory concerns.
CA adds most construction jobs, D.C. adds highest % year-over-year; FL largest annual decline, AK largest % drop in construction jobs.
Economic activity in manufacturing sector contracted in June for first time since 7-09; however, overall economy grew for the 37th consecutive month.