Manufacturing industry

Softness in consumer spending may be ending, which would increase gross domestic product.

Worse-than-expected economic data released on Wednesday may signal softer growth — and greater demand for bonds.

The Fed Chair said the FOMC is “comfortable with our current policy stance,” which he termed “appropriate.”

The last day of the month brings a host of economic indicators, which showed much good news for housing and labor, strong consumer confidence, but mostly softer manufacturing conditions.

Manufacturing growth in the central Atlantic region was weaker than in March, while “service sector activity was robust in April.”

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for March narrowed to negative 0.15 from a downwardly revised negative 0.31 in February.

Manufacturers report activity has “continued to grow” in April.

U.S. factory production stalled in March as motor-vehicle output declined, adding to signs of headwinds for manufacturing and economic growth around the world.

Business activity “grew modestly in New York State,” while the outlook fell to its lowest level in three years.

New York economic conditions rebounded in March, with purchasing managers reversing course on almost all indexes from the prior month.

The overall economy grew for the 119th straight time.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported moderate acceleration of growth in March.

Manufacturing and services growth in the central Atlantic region in March was weaker than in February.

Texas factory activity growth, as measured by the production index, “continued to expand in March,” but at a slower pace than in February.

Manufacturers report activity “improved” in March.

U.S. factory production slumped for a second month in February, missing forecasts for a pickup, indicating headwinds from the trade war to slower global growth are weighing on manufacturers.

Business activity “grew only slightly in New York State,” according to the March Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

New York economic conditions slipped in February, with current conditions falling to their lowest level since June.

The overall economy grew for the 118th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Friday.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported slower growth in February, while expectations slipped.