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    The electrical industry's near-term fortunes are influenced by trends in the wider economy. Here's where we gather some of the most relevant economic data pointing to the direction ahead, including industrial purchasing, housing and nonresidential construction, rig counts and a whole lot more.

    Highlights

    San Diego Construction1024
    March 21, 2023
    Dodge Construction Network's latest report says manufacturing starts surged in February, and that even single-family picked up, offsetting losses elsewhere.
    San Diego Construction1024
    Jan. 24, 2023
    Total construction starts jumped +27% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential...
    San Fran Construction 1025
    Dec. 28, 2022
    Total construction starts fell -18% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $926.3 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential...
    San Diego Construction1024
    Sept. 12, 2022
    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) ticked down by -1.2% in August to 171.9 points from the revised July figure of 174 points.The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network...
    San Fran Construction 1025
    Aug. 5, 2022
    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased 2.9% in July to 178.7 from the revised June figure of 173.6 points. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly...

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