Norbert Ore Production Quotations

New orders are growing and as a leading indicator, predicts growth in production rates in the coming months, ... Production is still strong while supplies and deliveries of commodities do not appear to be a problem.

The rate of growth of new orders and production is strong while prices were up for a number of commodities, with eleven industries reporting that they are paying higher prices.

The overall picture in September is one of negligible decline in manufacturing activity. Production registered significant growth, with nine industries reporting greater output. Deliveries of commodities were somewhat slower. However, commodities appear to be in ample supply as once again the short supply list is vacant.

The manufacturing sector continued to contract in December, ... This is the seventh month of decline. Both production and the new orders declined, signaling that the manufacturing sector is obviously struggling.

The manufacturing sector continued to contract in October, ... This is the fifth month of decline following 22 consecutive months of growth. While production grew in October, the new orders index declined significantly and signals a continuing softness that could carry into the fourth quarter.

The manufacturing sector continued to contract in September, ... This is the fourth month of decline following 22 consecutive months of growth. While both Production and New Orders grew in September, the PMI was influenced negatively by declines in the Inventories and Employment Indexes.

The manufacturing sector grew more rapidly in February than in January with production and new orders indicating an increase in growth.