Strong industrial activity in early 2013 softened somewhat recently but the sector should have enough momentum to continue growth, according to the quarterly Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation U.S. Industrial Outlook, a ...
Tags: Processing Machinery, MAPI, US
Retail sales showed positive momentum to varying degrees in May, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). Commerce reported that May retail sales at $421.1 ...
In a major boost to the Bangladesh readymade garment sector, Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has announced reduction of supplementary duty (SD) on import of woven fabrics to 20 percent, in 2013-14 Budget. Presenting the Budget ...
Tags: Fabrics, Textile, Bangladesh
According to the ACARA, Argentina's new car sales in 89644 vehicles in May-2013, and 76389 vehicles in May-2012, Up 17% from a year earlier. The association also said that between January and May 2013 new car sales in Argentina ...
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Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SCHP) released new economic figures this week, which cut the estimated growth of the Mexican economy for this year from 3.5 to 3.1 percent. At a press conference, Deputy Finance Minister, ...
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China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), one of the leading Chinese investment banks, has announced a cut in its forecast for China's GDP growth for the current year from 7.9 percent to 7.7 percent, compared to GDP growth of ...
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According to forecasts announced by the Brazil Steel Institute, steel output in Brazil will increase by 5.8 percent this year to 36.51 million tons, due mostly to the recovery of the domestic economy. Sales in the domestic market are ...
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "A Profile of the Saudi Arabia Paint Industry" report to their offering. The publication of the fourth edition of the report 'A Profile of the Saudi Arabia Paint Industry' is ...
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While retail sales were up in April, the growth rate was less than impressive based on data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). Commerce reported that April retail sales at ...
Tags: Processing Machinery, Commerce, NRF
Brazil's crude steel production in 2013 is expected to increase to 36.5 million tonnes, an increase of 5.8%. The apparent consumption of crude steel is expected to grow 4.2%, to 26.2 million tonnes. Marco Polo de Mello Lopes), Executive ...
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The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has urged the Government to resolve the energy crisis and ensure continuous power supply to the textile industries of Faisalabad. Lack of management in the power sector has caused ...
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Local stocks rose 0.6 per cent today as investors piled into banks to take advantage of their dividend yields, and amid optimism that the country's biggest lenders would report rising profits this week and next. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ...
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The US Department of Commerce reported Friday that real gross domestic product in the US-the output of goods and services produced by labor and property-increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in Q1 2013 from Q4 2012 according to the ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
Reportedly, the current price on HRC SS400 3.0mm*1,250mm*C in Vietnam is at US$650~US$660/ton (VAT included), remaining unchanged from last week. However, trading volume remains low as the demand is still weak. Figures showed on April 18 ...
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The Australian dollar fell sharply in Asian trading yesterday on news that economic growth in China, Australia's largest trading partner, was much slower than expected in the first quarter of this year. At 5pm AEST, the dollar was buying ...
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