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To access Housing Starts data compiled in this report by
the U.S. Census Bureau, simply follow the link and go to spreadsheet C20 Table
3. Each spreadsheet contains valuable summary information on residential
construction phasing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Manufacturing, Mining and
Construction Statistics; Survey of Construction
Capacity of utilization measures the industrial capacity
in U.S. factories is being used. Over the past 20 years, the capacity of
utilization has averaged 20 percent annually.
Source: Federal Reserve Board
Machine tool orders measure sales of the equipment on
the factory floor that manufacturers used to shape, mold and form metal for use
in the products that they produce. This is an important measure of industrial
production because machine tools are used to manufacture such a diverse array
of products.
Source: American Machine Tool Distributors Association
This monthly survey of purchasing managers will give you
an idea of whether they are feeling bullish or bearish about their spending in
the future.
Source: Institute for Supply Management
In this monthly survey, senior executives with electrical
manufacturers offer insight into current and future economic conditions in the
electrical market.
Source: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
This calendar will keep you posted on the release dates
for the key economic indicators that have the most impact on the electrical
market.
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