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Molders Economic Index
The Molders Economic Index monitors current economic trends in the
injection molding market, and provides a performance index (Base: July
1994 = 100) for both the U.S. and North American (Canada, U.S., and
Mexico) markets.
The index is prepared by Agostino von Hassell
of the The Repton Group, New York, NY.
- July 2008
Molders Economic Index: The global PC market is hot this summer and beyond
- June 2008
Molders Economic Index: Signs of an upswing: silver lining or real economic recovery?
- May 2008
Web-exclusive: Molders Economic Index
- April 2008
Web-exclusive: Molders Economic Index How soon will this recession pass by?
- March 2008
Web-exclusive: Molders Economic Index Recession vs. slowdown: We speculate on the latter
- February 2008
Molders Economic Index: Home entertainment systems to be big seller for this year
- January 2008
Molders Economic Index: Oil prices making more light than heat
- December 2007
Molders Economic Index: Will a 4.5% prime rate and 3.9% growth add up to no recession for now?
- November 2007
Molders Economic Index: Will Chinese quality problems help you?
- October 2007
Molders Economic Index: A bleak outlook, or are things better?
- September 2007
Molders Economic Index: Is manufacturing in bad shape?
- August 2007
Molders Economic Index: Housing problems do not slow manufacturing
- July 2007
Molders Economic Index: Even with housing down, manufacturing picks up
- June 2007
Molders Economic Index: Molding activity resumes on a path to growth
- May 2007
Molders Economic Index: Getting tougher on China while manufacturing slows
- April 2007
Molders Economic Index Recession: Probable or possible?
- March 2007
Molders Economic Index: A strong fourth quarter but a softer start for 2007
- February 2007
Molders Economic Index: Some slowdown, yes, but recession, no
- January 2007
Molders Economic Index: Cuts in housing, automotive
- December 2006
Molders Economic Index: So what now? Growth set to continue
- November 2006
Molders Economic Index Will the short memory of the U.S. consumer hurt you?
- October 2006
Molders Economic Index The first real clues for 2007: Somewhat slower growth
- September 2006
Molders Economic Index: Confused about the economy? So is the Federal Reserve
- August 2006
Molders Economic Index: Strong housing starts promise continued growth
- July 2006
Molders Economic Index: How will this fall shape up for you?
- June 2006
Molders Economic Index The midyear challenge: Preserving growth and profits
- May 2006
Molders Economic Index: Some soft spots seen in manufacturing for early summer (Web-exclusive expanded content)
- April 2006
Molders Economic Index U.S. manufacturing strength pulls Mexico along
- March 2006
Molders Economic Index: A confused collection of data puzzles
- February 2006
Molders Economic Index: A bump in the road—or a more serious trend?
- January 2006
Molders Economic Index: How solid will growth be in 2006?
- December 2005
Molders Economic Index: Are we misreading signs that the economy is cooling?
- November 2005
Molders Economic Index: Katrina and the Fed: The economy moves forward
- October 2005
Molders Economic Index: Hurricane Katrina: Will opportunity arise from this disaster?
- September 2005
Molders Economic Index Hangovers: Car sales and China's currency
- August 2005
Molders Economic Index: Stronger manufacturing boosts orders
- July 2005
Molders Economic Index: Sluggish molding growth may mark summer
- June 2005
Molders Economic Index: Is slow growth a pressing problem? (Web-only expanded content)
- May 2005
Molders Economic Index: Difficult months ahead: Blame rising oil prices
- April 2005
Molders Economic Index: A weaker Detroit puts damper on growth
- March 2005
Molders Economic Index The Year of the Rooster overshadows good news
- February 2005
Molders Economic Index: The economy expands while Detroit melts
- January 2005
Molders Economic Index: The low dollar helps for the short term
- December 2004
Molders Economic Index The positive impact of China for U.S. molders
- November 2004
Molders Economic Index After a summer lull recovery picks up
- October 2004
Molders Economic Index: Economic news for 2005 looks positive
- September 2004
Molders Economic Index: Growth still slowing, but ‘05 forecast stays strong
- August 2004
Molders Economic Index: Despite slowdown, year's outlook still solid
- July 2004
Molders Economic Index: Strong manufacturing growth good for molders
- June 2004
Molders Economic Index: Molders reap benefits of higher orders, exports
- May 2004
Molders Economic Index: Finally: Solid evidence of a recovery (Web-exclusive expanded content)
- April 2004
Molders Economic Index: Good long-term outlook, short-term setback (Web-exclusive expanded content)
- March 2004
Molders Economic Index: Recovery stays on track
- February 2004
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing: Catching the recovery, but slowly
- January 2004
Molders Economic Index: Molding growth slower than GDP increase
- December 2003
Molders Economic Index: Is manufacturing growth as rosy as the GDP? (Web-exclusive: expanded content)
- November 2003
Molders Economic Index: Seismic shift in electronics signals other changes (Web-exclusive: expanded content)
- October 2003
Molders Economic Index: Signs of manufacturing recovery spell growth (Web-exclusive: expanded content)
- September 2003
Molders Economic Index: Ten-year retrospective on molding economics
- August 2003
Molders Economic Index: Undervalued yuan could cause problems (web exclusive: expanded content)
- July 2003
Molders Economic Index: Low dollar, weak growth: When will it get better? (Web exclusive: expanded content)
- June 2003
Molders Economic Index: NPE: An economic watershed for molders?
- May 2003
Molders Economic Index: Recovery or recession? Uncertainty reigns.
- April 2003
Molders Economic Index: Up, down, or sideways: Iraq is what matters
- March 2003
Molders Economic Index: The impact of war: Harsh economic pain?
- February 2003
Molders Economic Index: Slight uptick creates false hope for molders
- January 2003
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing growth slow despite upturns
- December 2002
Molders Economic Index: Waiting out the storm: A grim forecast for winter
- November 2002
Molders Economic Index: Paying a war premium: Molders face recession
- October 2002
Molders Economic Index: Recovery to remain on track into next year
- September 2002
Molders Economic Index: The Dow, Iraq, housing consumers, and molders.
- August 2002
Molders Economic Index: Is the recovery fragile, or does it have legs?
- July 2002
Molders Economic Index: Weaker dollar, stronger molding market?
- June 2002
Molders Economic Index: Tempering expectations: How much growth now?
- May 2002
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing gathers steam; long way to go
- April 2002
Molders Economic Index: Stronger signs that manufacturing is in recovery
- March 2002
Molders Economic Index: Just how strong a recovery? We must wait
- February 2002
Molders Economic Index: Cautious signs point toward a recovery soon
- January 2002
Molders Economic Index: More molders will see growth by the summer
- December 2001
Molders Economic Index: Economic tea leaves confirm contraction
- November 2001
Molders Economic Index: Outlook: Sharp, short recession for molders
- October 2001
Molders Economic Index: Uncertainty rules the economic outlook
- September 2001
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Molders Economic Index: The fourth-quarter challenge: Controlling expectations
- August 2001
Molders Economic Index: Housing, automotive are up; electronics remains stagnant
- March 2001
Molders Economic Index: Recession has hit; time to move on
- July 2001
Molders Economic Index: Signs suggest manufacturing slump easing for molders
- April 2001
Molders Economic Index: More gloomy data while recovery awaits
- June 2001
Molders Economic Index: Will June show a return to growth?
- May 2001
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing recession to continue for some months
- February 2001
Molders Economic Index: Look for an upturn in July and August
- January 2001
Molders Economic Index: Molders should prepare for temporary downturn
- December 2000
Molders Economic Index: Health is sustained as growth slows
- December 2000
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- October 2000
Molders Economic Index: Molding strength expected to persist
- October 2000
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- October 2000
Molders Economic Index: Amid slowing economy, manufacturing thrives
- September 2000
Molders Economic Index: Productivity Supports Molding Growth
- October 2000
Molders Economic Index: Productivity Supports Molding Growth
- January 1997
Molders Economic Index: Will winter blahs melt interest rates in '97?
- August 2000
Molders Economic Index: Just how slow is slow? Surprises for molders
- February 2000
Molders Economic Index: All signs support solid growth in 2000
- June 2000
Molders Economic Index: Slowing economy: Little impact for molders
- May 2000
Molders Economic Index: Six more months of strength, but what will come in 2001?
- May 2000
Molders Economic Index: Minor confusion clouds growth for molders
- April 2000
Molders Economic Index: Where do molders stand in this boom economy?
- March 2000
Molders Economic Index: Growth in manufacturing benefits molding sectors
- January 2000
Molders Economic Index: For the next few months, confusion will rule
- November 1999
Molders Economic Index: Short term slowdown; long term looks bullish
- November 1999
Molders Economic Index: Good growth prospects for U.S. molders
- October 1999
Molders Economic Index: Slow yet steady growth in manufacturing
- September 1999
Molders Economic Index: Continued growth well into 2000 seen possible
- August 1999
Molders Economic Index: All signs point toward more future growth
- July 1999
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing emerges from slowdown
- June 1999
Molders Economic Index: Manufacturing shows signs of recovery as Asia rebounds
- May 1999
Molders Economic Index: When will manufacturing come back to growth?
- April 1999
Molders Economic Index: Are molders bypassed by the economic boom?
- March 1999
Molders Economic Index: Strong finish for 1998 spells strength for 1999
- February 1999
Molders Economic Index: Regional weaknesses contrast with generally continuing strength
- January 1999
Molders Economic Index: How's business? It just depends!
- December 1998
Molders Economic Index: Lower expectations will greet 1999
- November 1998
Molders Economic Index: How will a recession affect you?
- October 1998
Molders Economic Index: All indicators seem to call for caution and prudence
- September 1998
Molders Economic Index: For the next six months: Uncertainty rules
- August 1998
Molders Economic Index: The GM strike will cut injection molding growth
- December 1997
Molders Economic Index: Continued good news for the next few months
- March 1998
Molders Economic Index: Asian troubles: Less effect than expected for molders
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