Around the world, politicians are fixated on factories. But this obsession with factories is built on myths—and will be self-defeating https://t.co/edhekPlaiZ ...

ISM Manufacturing Index - The October ISM manufacturing index came in at 487%, lower than expected and equaling the level in August, with a lower number last seen in July [1] - The index has not been positive (above 50%) since January and February [2] Prices Paid - The prices paid index came in at 580%, following 619%, representing the second lowest of the year outside of January's 549% [2] - A light reading on prices paid is considered positive [2] New Orders - The new orders index was 494%, sequentially higher than 489% [2] - 494% represents the strongest number since August, marking six consecutive readings below 50% [3] Employment - The employment index came in at 460%, sequentially higher than last month's 453% [3] - 460% is the best reading since May's 468%, highlighting overall weakness [3] - The only number above 50% in expansion territory was January's 503% [3] Interest Rates - Interest rates are starting to come down slightly [3] - The 10-year rate is basically unchanged [4]

Many Americans fetishise manufacturing. Yet few know what factories actually look like on the inside. These photos are a good place to start https://t.co/qX7cdutbXr ...

Economic Outlook - Mexico faces an economic test balancing growth with a volatile relationship with the US [1] - The country's growth could outpace the US by the end of the decade if Plan Mexico succeeds [3] - Markets are cautiously optimistic, seeing both promise and peril in Mexico's balancing act [4] Trade Relations - Nearly 80% of Mexican exports are bought by the US, ranging from cars to oil [2] - Threats of tariffs from Washington can destabilize the peso and investment [2] Policy & Initiatives - The current administration is focused on industrialization and energy reforms [2] - Plan Mexico aims to transform border states into manufacturing powerhouses [3]

Around the world, politicians are fixated on factories. But this obsession with factories is built on myths—and will be self-defeating https://t.co/A7bAeyE7Ea ...

Net Interest Income & Margin - Net interest income is expected to continue to grow at double digits into the end of this year and next year [2] - Net interest margin guidance is between 3 and 5 basis points [2] Regional Economic Activity & Lending - Central New York is experiencing strong employment growth, even before the Micron investment [4] - Manufacturing is strong from Western New York through Massachusetts up to northeastern Pennsylvania, driving growth [5][6] - The company is seeing increased activity from contractors and subcontractors preparing for site work, beginning in November [5] Credit Quality & Loan Provisions - Credit quality is very good in the company's markets [7] - The company lowered loan provisions due to strong housing and commercial lending markets [6][7] - The company is not seeing signs of stress in credit markets, except for temporary weakness related to Canadian tourism in Vermont and northern New York [8]

RT Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet)Just in 2009 the US manufactured more than China, now China manufactures twice as much as the US.One simply cannot outsource critical products to a rival. Trump is right with his tariffs approach. https://t.co/PzK2hd4UL9 ...

WITH WAR FIGHTERS THIS. YEAR WE'RE REALLY MOVING INTO THIS MODE OF REALLY PRODUCING. ED: FOR GIVE ME.WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS. PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SAYING HE WAS DUE TO MEET CHINA'S PRESIDENT XI IN TWO WEEKS' TIME. HE NOW SAYS HE SEES NO REASON TO DO SO.THE TEAM IS GOING TO PUT HEADLINES UP ON THE SCREEN. A SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF NEWS BECAUSE PART OF WHAT WE WANTED TO DISCUSS TODAY WAS CHINA. THE PRESIDENT SAYING THAT HE'S CALCULATING INCREASED TARIFFS ON CHINESE PRODUCTS.AND BEAR WITH US. WE ARE SEEING THIS QUITE ...

RT Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt)NEWS: Figure has unveiling its 3rd generation humanoid robot.• Features a completely redesigned sensory suite and hand system. Wireless charging in feet.• Next-generation vision system engineered for high-frequency visuomotor control. Its new camera architecture delivers twice the frame rate, one-quarter the latency, and a 60% wider field of view per camera within a more compact form factor• Soft goods, wireless charging, improved audio system for voice reasoning, and batte ...

The past three days of German data releases have underscored just how torrid a situation manufacturing faces in Europe’s biggest economy https://t.co/5dza2xB1az ...