Articles Tagged with ''economy''

MEXICO CITY—In an aggressive bid to move beyond low-wage factory jobs and toward an entrepreneurial economy, Mexico is producing graduates in engineering and technology at rates that challenge its international rivals, including its No. 1 trade partner, the United States.

CHICAGO—Some 83 percent of manufacturing executives are “somewhat” or “very” optimistic about prospects for their company over the next 12 months, according to a new survey from McGladrey LLP.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the third quarter, slightly better than expected, with help from a healthier housing sector and a pickup in defense spending.

WASHINGTON, DC—Equipment leasing and financing activity held steady in October, reflecting continued optimism among manufacturing executives.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the first time in nearly four years.

WASHINGTON—The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s monthly confidence index was up 3 points in September, reflecting increased optimism despite concerns over companies’ willingness to expand their businesses in the face of economic and political uncertainty.

BOSTON—According to a new study from Northeastern University, manufacturing is poised for a promising future in the Northeast because of recent investments in cutting-edge technology.

WASHINGTON—U.S. factory orders rose 2.8 percent in July, the biggest overall advance in a year, reflecting sizable gains in demand for motor vehicles and airplanes.

DES MOINES, IA—According to a recent poll, a majority of voters "fervently hope for a day when America again leads the world in making things."

CLEVELAND—Metal forming companies expect a slight uptick in business conditions during the next three months, according to the latest Business Conditions Report from the Precision Metalforming Association.