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.
Copper soared through the $2.70 level on Friday, to close at a near two-year high, as global supplies of the red metal are threatened. A strike at Escondida in Chile, the world’s largest mine, has curtailed production there, and...
Population growth is a good economic indicator you can use to measure the future economic growth prospects of a local economy. This online tool can help you find out which counties are adding the most new residents...
After a sluggish 2016, construction economists see several pockets of growth in 2017 that should fuel additional construction-business for the electrical wholesaling industry...
Population shifts over the past few years clearly illustrated the Patchwork Economy that the United States is wrestling with now. Some local markets are doing great, while others struggle to attract businesses and new residents, according to this...
Base metals pulled back a bit last week, raising the question of whether we are nearing the end of the run, or just pausing for a breather. Given the strength of the advance since January, it would be foolish to bet against the trend. Precious...
New construction starts in October decreased 4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $678.9 billion, settling back from the elevated amount that was reported in September, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Nonresidential building...
