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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.
91ÊÓƵ Activity Starts 2022 With Modest Boost
GBI: 91ÊÓƵ reflected greater levels of activity in new orders, production and backlogs with a modest increase for January 2022.
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December 91ÊÓƵ Results Extend Recent Trends
The December 2021 91ÊÓƵ Index reflects ongoing supply chain disruption, with four of the six Index components registering slowing expansion.
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91ÊÓƵ Activity Reports Slowing Expansion
Will new year see additional price increases? Surveying indicates more shops passing price increases onto consumers.
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Business Activity Quickens Thanks to Broad-Based Gains
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) moved nearly 3 points higher in October to end at 60.7. Gains were widespread thanks to quickening activity in backlogs, new orders, production, and employment.
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91ÊÓƵ Production Impaired by Payrolls and Supply Chain
Stalling payrolls and congested supply chains weigh on production, as the metalworking index signals slowing expansion.
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91ÊÓƵ Index Cools with Slowing Growth in New Orders and Production Activity
Slowing growth in production and employment activity elevated backlogs, but weighed down overall metalworking activity.
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Business Activity Higher for Shops Using Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
The 91ÊÓƵ Business Index has registered consistent expansion in recent months, with shops that use advanced equipment like five-axis reporting accelerating expansion.
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91ÊÓƵ Index Eases After Setting All-Time High
The Gardner Business Index: 91ÊÓƵ had a July reading of 61.2, indicating a slowing expansion, while supplier backlogs and new orders remain largely unchanged.
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91ÊÓƵ Index Sets New Record, Lifted by Record Backlog
The Gardner Business Index: 91ÊÓƵ showed a reading of 63.8 for June, breaking its all-time high for the second time this year.
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91ÊÓƵ Index Holds Steady After Scorching First Quarter
The Gardner Business Index: 91ÊÓƵ held at a reading of 62.2 through April, indicating a constant level of expansion.
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91ÊÓƵ Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter
Expansion of the 91ÊÓƵ Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.
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Most GBI 91ÊÓƵ Index Components Near All-Time Highs
The GBI: 91ÊÓƵ has reached a reading of 62.8, with most of the Index components at or near all-time highs.
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