Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in April for the eighth consecutive month after contracting twice in the previous four-month period, with 35 consecutive months of growth prior to that, according to hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM Report On Business. read more

MAY 8, 2024 - 6:54 am

Economic activity in the services sector contracted in April for the first time since December 2022, ending a period of 15 consecutive months of growth, according to the latest ISM Report On Business. The services PMI registered 49.4%, indicating sector expansion in 45 of the previous 47 months. read more

MAY 6, 2024 - 6:58 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, according to the latest Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management. read more

APR 2, 2024 - 6:41 am

Over the last year or two, an economic downturn seems to be just out of sight over the horizon. But despite the chill in the air, Adrian Hebig believes that a changing economy can actually offer new and interesting opportunities for companies who prepare ahead.... read more

Nov/Dec 2019

Carl Chrappa discusses falling equipment prices and 2020 predictions with a note of optimism: this too shall pass for companies that prepare. We have enjoyed historic growth in the economy and its resulting benefits for nearly a decade. Equipment sales and production have accordingly ramped up. Low interest rates have also helped. However, faced with the fallout from tariff disputes, geopolitical issues, a potentially hard Brexit and a dysfunctional U.S. Congress, this may be coming to an end. ... read more

Nov/Dec 2019

According to the latest ISM report, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February, and the overall economy grew for the 106th consecutive month. read more

MAR 5, 2018 - 7:02 am

The ELFA Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $6.8 billion, down 7% year/year. Year-to-date new business volume decreased 9% compared to 2015. read more

JUN 23, 2016 - 7:59 am