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NAM to EPA: Power Plant Rule Repeal Is Only the First Step
The Environmental Protection Agency’s move to repeal the previous administration’s 2024 Power Plant Rule is a positive one for manufacturing in the U.S.—but to truly unleash American energy’s potential, we need permitting reform, too, the NAM
Whip Emmer Applauds Innovation at Niron Magnetics
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) recently toured Niron Magnetics’ headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he met with company leaders and employees to discuss the future of domestic manufacturing, alternatives to rare earth magnets (a manufacturing input largely controlled by China) and pro-growth tax policy. Pioneering technology: Niron Magnetics is developing the world’s only high-performance …
NAM Provides Recommendations to Simplify the SEC’s Pay Reporting Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s executive compensation reporting requirements are needlessly complex and costly for manufacturers—and reforming them would be a boon to the industry, the NAM
NAM and MI: AI Will Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturers are leading the charge on artificial intelligence—but unlocking its full potential depends on training workers to use AI technologies and expanding the talent pipeline. By embracing AI and equipping people with the right skills, the industry can help fill hundreds of thousands of open jobs, the NAM told
Home Prices Hold Steady Over the Month, Affordability and Inventory Still Constrained
In May, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index recorded a 2.3% annual gain, down slightly from 2.7% in April. The 10-City Composite saw an annual increase of 3.4% in May, down from 4.1% the previous month, while the 20-City Composite rose 2.8% year-over-year, down from 3.4%. Among the 20 cities, New …
Indexes Reflect Mixed Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence increased 2.0 points in July to 97.2. The Consumer Confidence Index stabilized following June’s decline but remains below the confidence level one year ago. Among its components, the Present Situation Index declined slightly, while the Expectations Index improved, with consumers’ pessimism about the future receding some. The Present Situation Index, reflecting current business …
Texas Manufacturing Activity Increases, Perceptions Improve
In July, Texas factory activity rose markedly following a decline in June. The production index jumped 20 points to 21.3, the highest reading in three years. Meanwhile, other measures were mixed. The new orders index remained negative at -3.6 but advanced nearly four points. On the other hand, capacity utilization and shipments jumped into positive …
