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U.S. Manufacturing Rebounds as Global Industry Sends Mixed Signals

Improving orders support U.S. output, though tariffs and regional divergence shape 2026 planning U.S. manufacturing activity returned to expansion in

Rising Costs, Sluggish Consumers: Manufacturing Forecast 2026

By Phillip M. Perry A modest uptick in economic growth, beneficial legislation from Washington and lower interest rates will help

US Manufacturing PMI Inches Up in September but Sector Remains in Contraction

Only China and the US saw improved PMI readings in September, as manufacturing softened across the rest of the globe

Introducing Brushware Intelligence: Up To Date US Import/Export Stats

Brushware is pleased to announce the launch of Brushware Intelligence, a new monthly PDF newsletter created to provide brush, broom,

U.S. Manufacturing Activity Slows Further in July

Declines in employment and supplier deliveries drive deeper contraction; tariff concerns continue to weigh on sentiment U.S. manufacturing conditions deteriorated

U.S. Manufacturing Slips Deeper into Contraction

Inventory pullbacks, tariff disruptions and softening export demand weigh on factory performance U.S. manufacturing activity declined for the third straight