ACT News Updates

Business

Manufacturing Deteriorates on Weaker Global Demand

American manufacturing stagnated in September as a stronger dollar and faltering overseas markets led to the slowest pace of orders since November 2012.

October 1, 2015
Business

New York Area Manufacturing Shrinks for Second Straight Month

Manufacturing in the New York region contracted in September for a second straight month, reflecting declining orders and employment.

September 15, 2015
Business

American Factories Expand at Slowest Pace in More Than Two Years

Manufacturing in the United States expanded in August at the slowest pace since May 2013 as anemic demand from emerging markets such as China translated into leaner factory order books.

September 1, 2015
Business

Factory Production Rises on Record Vehicle Assembly

Factory production rose more than economists forecast in July on record automobile assembly, indicating American manufacturing is regaining its footing after a slowdown.

August 14, 2015
Business

Factory Orders Rebound on Strong Demand for Transportation Equipment

New orders for U.S. factory goods rebounded strongly in June on robust demand for transportation equipment and other goods, a hopeful sign for the struggling manufacturing sector.

August 4, 2015
Business

Manufacturing Cooled in July Following Five-Month High

Manufacturing in the United States cooled in July from the highest level in five months, a sign of fitful progress in the industry.

August 3, 2015
Business

Court Upholds Independent Contractor Status in Massachusetts Case

A federal court ruled that Massachusetts courier drivers are independent contractors, turning away a bid by the state to classify the workers as employees.

July 9, 2015
Business

Factory Orders Fall on Weak Demand for Transportation Equipment

New orders for U.S. factory goods fell more than expected in May on weak demand for transportation and electrical equipment, a sign that manufacturing remained mired in a soft patch.

July 6, 2015
Business

Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in Five Months

Manufacturing expanded in June at the fastest pace in five months, indicating domestic demand is allowing America’s factories to withstand sluggish overseas economies.

July 1, 2015
Government, Business

Radioactive Material Drivers Granted Rest Break Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted the U.S. Department of Energy an exemption allowing its drivers who haul security-sensitive radioactive material to forgo an hours of service 30-minute rest break requirement.

June 23, 2015