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By Kristin BartschiJul 30, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Diverging Views; Manufacturing Outlook Remains Strong

The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the fifth meeting in a row. For the first time since December 1993, two members of the committee dissented.

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By Kristin BartschiJul 30, 2025

Shrinking Imports and Continued Consumer Demand Fuel GDP Jump in Q2

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their advanced estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2025. Real GDP increased by 3.0% on an annualized basis, driven by a sharp reduction in imports.

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By Christopher ChidzikJul 14, 2025

Machinery Orders Slow in May While Preserving Year-Over-Year Gains

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $392.7 million in May 2025, an 11.8% decline from April 2025 and a 2.7% increase from May 2024. 2025 orders placed through May totaled $2.09 billion, a 15% increase over the first five months of 2024.

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By Kristin BartschiJun 18, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Foreseeing Inflation, Tight Labor Markets

The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25%-4.5% for the fourth meeting in a row, citing the need to keep policy rates modestly restrictive to address a meaningful amount of inflation projected over the coming months.

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By Christopher ChidzikJun 18, 2025

April 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $212.8M, Up 2.7% From March

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $212.8 million in April 2025. Orders increased 2.7% from March 2025 but were down 2.8% from April 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $818.3 million.

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By Christopher ChidzikJun 09, 2025

Machinery Orders Continue Upswing Despite Typical April Decline

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $444.9 million in April 2025, a 12.7% decline from March and a nearly 40% increase from April 2024. Year-to-date orders totaled $1.69 billion, a 17.8% increase over the first four months of 2024.

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By Christopher ChidzikMay 22, 2025

March 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $207.1M, Up 4.3% From February

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled by AMT and USCTI, totaled $207.1 million in March 2025. Orders increased 4.3% from February 2025, fell 4.2% from March 2024, and totaled $605.6 million year to date.

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By Christopher ChidzikMay 12, 2025

Machinery Demand Keeps Momentum Ahead of Rising Economic Uncertainty

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the USMTO Report published by AMT, totaled $515.8 million in March 2025, the highest monthly value since March 2023. March 2025 orders increased 33.8% from February 2025 and were up 20.5% from March 2024.

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By Kristin BartschiMay 07, 2025

Fed Continues Rate Hold Amid Rising Manufacturing Technology Demand

Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third meeting in a row, citing increasing uncertainty in the economic outlook and a rising risk of higher unemployment and inflation.

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By Catherine “Cat” RossMay 07, 2025

AMT Announces 2025 Meetup Series With WiM and NTMA

AMT announces the return of its popular AMT Meetup series, featuring seven stops across the country and new partnerships with Women in Manufacturing and NTMA. These free events connect professionals working in and around the manufacturing tech sector.

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