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Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Michael has been in the economics and industrial space for 20 years. During the last 5 years he has been with Gardner Intelligence managing and reporting the Gardner Business Index. He has extensive experience in forecasting and modeling using advanced statistical techniques. He has successfully applied his expertise at multi-billion dollar companies in the construction, banking and insurance fields. Michael received his BA in Economics and Political Science from Kenyon College and his MBA from The Ohio State University. PRESS KIT
Precision Machining Index Up on the Return of Employees
Hiring activity lifts overall index.
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Production Machining Activity Slowed in Third Quarter
Third quarter activity was complicated by hiring and supply chain constraints
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Precision Machining Extends Upward Advance Moving into New Year
Rising new orders by constrained production lifts backlog reading to 18-month high
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COVID-19 Pessimism Results in Steel Supply Shortages
If inflation continues in light of effective vaccines, manufacturing’s greatest problem may not be one of chasing limited demand, but of limited supplies resulting in empty shelves in the face of wanting buyers.
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Unique 2020 Recession Impacts Market Segments Differently
There are many reasons why the present recession requires business leaders to think differently about this recession and not necessarily rely on the lessons learned from past downturns.
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Index Contracts in September After a Promising August
All components report lower readings after August expansion.
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Production Machining Index Remains Unchanged from May
Index registers higher new orders and production readings, quickening supplier deliveries
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Production Machinists Report Slowing Decline in Business Conditions
Index signals decelerating contraction as all components report improved readings.
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Business Activity Contraction Quickens as Economic Shutdown Endures
April’s New Orders and Production Activity Collapse as Index Falls to All-Time Low.
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Precision Index Contracts as Coronavirus Disrupts
Multiple Index Components Report Record Lows
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PMI Benefits from Expanding Production Activity
Volatile shifts in Index components may be a sign of more to come.
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Precision Machining Activity Slows Decline
The Precision Machining Index moved higher during the first month of 2020, registering a modest increase to 48.3.
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