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U.S. manufacturing in April: slight gains in output, easing inflation, and job growth—yet activity slid back into contraction. Regional surveys show ongoing headwinds, but new orders and hiring offer hope. Cautious optimism ahead. #Manufacturing #Economy

Manufacturing in April: 🔹 Output +0.3%, capacity up 🔹 ISM dips to 49% (back to contraction) 🔹 1,000 new jobs 🔹 Trade deficit easing 🔹 Wholesale inflation cooling 🔹 New orders +0.6% Still a tough road ahead, but signs of resilience. 👊 #Manufacturing #EconUpdate

Rising costs, volatile trade, and tariff chaos They’re fighting back by: ✔ Fewer, stronger supplier partnerships ✔ Long-term pricing contracts ✔ Leaning hard on automation 📖 Via @IndustryNet 💬 What’s your org doing to stay ahead? #manufacturing #procurement #supplychain

🚨 April 2025 Manufacturing Jobs Snapshot: 🔻 Sector lost 1,000 jobs (after +14K in Q1) 📈 Open roles up to 456K (March JOLTS) 📊 U.S. added 177K jobs overall (vs. 228K in March) 🔧 Gains: Fab metals, food, machinery 🛑 Losses: Auto, electronics, plastics #Manufacturing #Jobs