Machine Tool/Manufacturing Industry Insight (Spring 2024)
This insight focuses on several topics that pertain to the machine tool/manufacturing industry as a whole, including top trends within the industry, the recent impact of manufacturing on the rise in the U.S., industrial production, the new low for machine tool orders, Apple’s look to invest in Indonesia, and the Samsung grant for the production of chips in the U.S. It also includes a brief commentary on the outlook for the manufacturing industry.
Construction Industry Insight (Spring 2024)
This insight focuses on several topics that pertain to the construction industry as a whole, including the industry outlook for 2024, the anticipated plunge in office real estate values, the surge in job openings, and the record-high share price achieved by Caterpillar. It also includes a summary of trends in used equipment values.
Trucking Industry Insight (Winter 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the trucking industry as a whole, including a look ahead as to what to expect in 2024, expectations for further investments in artificial intelligence, the outlook for additional trucking bankruptcies, the significant fine imposed upon Cummins for environmental infractions, and the top concerns within the trucking industry. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Machine Tool/Manufacturing Industry Insight (Winter 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the machine tool/manufacturing industry as a whole, including the contraction of U.S. factory activity, the AI revolution within the industry, the latest incident with Boeing’s 737 MAX 9, market trends and forecast for the machine tool sector, and the announced sale of U.S. Steel. It also includes a brief commentary on the outlook for the manufacturing industry.
Construction Industry Insight (Winter 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the construction industry as a whole, including the surge in manufacturing construction across the U.S., the extent of construction fatalities, the swell in U.S, single-family housing starts, contractors top concerns heading into 2024, and the rise in U.S. construction spending. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Trucking Industry Insight (Fall 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the trucking industry as a whole, including the movement toward zero-emission vehicles, the possibility of further activity in the acquisitions market, the Yellow Corp bankruptcy filing, the strike by the big three autoworkers, and the truck parking shortage. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Machine Tool/Manufacturing Industry Insight (Fall 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the machine tool/manufacturing industry as a whole, including myths about the industry, the fourth “industrial revolution”, ways in which the industry can combat the labor deficit, and fears among autoworkers regarding the transition to electronic vehicles. It also includes a brief commentary on the outlook for the manufacturing industry.
Construction Industry Insight (Fall 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the construction industry as a whole, including the continuing workforce shortage, stabilizing material prices, the impact of higher interest rates and lending issues, and the surge in U.S. housing starts. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Trucking Industry Insight (Spring 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the trucking industry as a whole, including President Biden’s perspective on his economic plans, the anticipated increase in oil prices, tougher emission rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and trends driving the demand for truck leasing. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Construction Industry Insight (Spring 2023)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that pertain to the construction industry as a whole, including Caterpillar’s perspective on the state of the industry, ways in which construction companies can combat supply chain shortages, ongoing challenges pertaining to the labor gap, the movement among sellers to sit out the spring housing market, and the uncertainty caused by recent bank failures. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.