Economics
Composites activity expansion quickens in October
Seasonal shipping rush sends supplier delivery reading higher, marking the first time since mid-2019 that the Index reported two consecutive months of expanding business activity.
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Composites Index marks first COVID-era expansion
Expanding new orders, production and employment activity send the Index over 50 for the month of September.
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Composites Index extends slowing contraction trend in August
Fueled by a positive production reading, the Composites Index faces its fourth month of slowing contraction.
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Rising Composites Index points to slowing contraction in business conditions
Broad-based increase in Index components suggest an industry is slowing its decline.
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Composites Index reading remains unchanged from May
June’s readings remain the same as quickening supplier deliveries offset improvement in new orders and production.
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Composite Index reports slowing decline in business conditions since COVID-19
Registering at 42.3 in May, the Composites Index signals decelerating contraction and improved component readings.
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Composites Index contracts as COVID-19 disrupts economy
March 2020 Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.
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Composites Index contracts on weak backlogs
For February 2020, the Composites Index contracted slightly with a reading of 49.7.
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Composites Index expands for first time since June
The Composites Index for January 2020 was 54.3, indicating strong expansion in all categories but exports.
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