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By Christopher DownsAug 30, 2024

How will 2024 end with respect to the economy? What will 2025 look like? Will the presidential election affect the outlook?

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By Kristin BartschiAug 23, 2024

Today, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the most concrete signal yet that interest rate cuts are on the horizon at his Jackson Hole press conference. For manufacturers closely watching the developments and anticipating IMTS 2024, the outlook is promising.

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By Christopher DownsAug 20, 2024

Conference provides economic guidance, networking, and more for manufacturing leaders.

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By Christopher ChidzikApr 29, 2024

The speakers at AMT’s upcoming Spring Economic Webinar will break down how recent developments on the global stage, including military conflicts, inflation, and more, could impact orders of manufacturing technology and your business. Don't miss it.

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By Christopher ChidzikMar 11, 2024

At the AMT Winter Economic Forum, economists predicted the upcoming year will feature several opportunities for manufacturers as the economy comes in for a soft landing, including 8% growth in manufacturing technology orders. Is your company ready?

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By Christopher ChidzikJan 12, 2024

Geopolitical tensions. Recessionary fears. A presidential election. With this much global volatility, it’s more important than ever to get good, reliable market data and insights. Join us for the latest industry forecasts at the 2024 Winter Economic Forum.

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By Christopher ChidzikDec 06, 2023

When facing the prospect of industry-specific slowdowns or a rolling recession, it is important to use the data most applicable to your industry to track your performance and anticipate changing customer demand.

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By Christopher ChidzikDec 06, 2023

Recent trends captured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology indicate that orders for manufacturing technology indeed responded “very, very quickly” to the rate-hiking cycle.

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By Christopher ChidzikNov 29, 2023

Comparing USMTO data to industrial production data in past recessions provides interesting insight into what to expect in future downturns.

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By Christopher DownsSep 19, 2023

Get answers from leading economists who provide financial outlooks for manufacturing. Pick up even more details about changing economic factors and their impacts at AMT’s MTForecast 2023 conference in October.

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