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U.S. Economic Trend Reports
 

Detailed graphs and expert analysis on the leading U.S. economic indicators by Alison Premo Black, an economist with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Use this data to help you make informed business decisions. Reports include:

  • Inventories for construction, mining and material handling equipment
  • Inventory/shipments ratio for construction, mining and material handling equipment
  • Unfilled orders for construction, mining and material handling equipment
  • Construction put in place for several industry segments
  • Housing starts
  • Index of leading U.S. economic indicators

ay  View the May 2008 Report (posted 5/12/2008)

Go to the U.S. Economic Trend Reports Archive

Go to the Highlights of the Federal Reserve Beige Book

 
AEM Industries Outlook
  View current and past reports
 
Dodge Construction Index
    View the Dodge Construction Index - March 2008 Report (posted 5/6/2008)

 Go to the Dodge Construction Index Archive

 
Econ 101 - Understanding the U.S. Economy
 

Dr. Martin Regalia, vice president and senior economist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, provides valuable insights into the U.S. economy in his monthly column. Topics include:

  • How rising oil prices could lead to a slowing of the U.S. economy
  • What will happen to the U.S. trade deficit in the next year?
  • How innovations in technology are helping the economy

 View a list of Econ 101 reports

 
Data Digest
 

The Data DIGest is a one-page weekly summary of economic news produced by Keith Simonson, Chief Economist of the AGC of America.

The Data DIGest - April 30-May 6, 2008

 
Industry Stock Index
 

This report contains weighted indexes of the stock prices of publicly traded AEM member companies. Analysis provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

May 9 Construction Equipment Stock Index

 
Construction Equipment Producer Price Index
 

Analysis provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

April 2008 Construction Equipment Producer Price Index

 
Agriculture Equipment Producer Price Index
 

Analysis provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

April 2008 Agricultural Equipment Producer Price Index

 
 Latest Site Additions - Economic Trends & Reports
AEM Economic Indicators Report for May 2008 Now Online
Economic conditions declined in the first quarter of 2008, according to the latest edition of the Federal Reserve Beige Book. Nine Districts reported a weakened pace of business activity, while the others reported mixed or steady activity. Across most of the country consumers spent less on goods and services and the housing market remained weak. Districts also reported a flat or deteriorating nonresidential real estate market.
(5/12/2008)
 
U.S. Ag Flash Report For April 2008 Now Available
The U.S. Ag Flash Report for April 2008 is now available for viewing. The report compares monthly data from the current and past year of the U.S. unit retail sales of two- and four-wheel drive tractors and self-propelled combines.
(5/12/2008)
 
Canadian Ag Flash Report For April 2008 Now Available
The Canadian Ag Flash Report for April 2008 is now available for viewing. The report compares monthly data from the current and past year of the Canadian unit retail sales of two- and four-wheel drive tractors and self-propelled combines.
(5/12/2008)
 
See More Economic Trends & Reports Site Additions >>
 Latest Economic CINN Articles
Maxim Crane Works Announces Merger Agreement (5/9/2008)
 
Sunbelt Rentals Announces Champaign, Ill., Grand Opening (5/5/2008)
 
United Rentals Emphasizes Core Rental Business in Q1 Results (5/5/2008)
 
Volvo Rents opens new rental center in Rockford, IL (5/5/2008)
 
AEM Rental Advisor newsletter for May 2008 is now available (5/1/2008)
 
More Economic Trends & Reports News>>
 Economic Trends & Reports Links
Business Week
 
Financial Times
 
Forbes.com
 
Yahoo! Global Economy
 
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