US economy shows signs of 'paralysis' as new data reveals hiring slowdown, activity contraction in May Josh Schafer · Reporter Updated Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 9:49 AM 3 min read ...

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 48.5 in May, indicating contraction in U.S. manufacturing for a third straight month.

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity tumbled into contraction in May, touching the lowest level since September 2022 as tariffs continue to weigh despite a trade truce with the U.S.

Before falling into contraction in April, the last time the manufacturing PMI reading was below 50 was in August 2023 when it stood at 49.9 points, SIPMM data showed.

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Sebastian and Indian River County are partnering to install sewers in the city's downtown. Nearly 190 properties will have access to sewer mains once connections are complete.

But all this growth, set in motion during a historic boom cycle for film and TV production, is now bumping up against the realities of a bust cycle.FilmLA’s study also found that Los Angeles ...

A new federal report found U.S. gross domestic product shrank in the first quarter of 2025. A tariff-driven spike in import activity led to the first contraction in three years. Other report findings ...

The contraction in margins indicates rising cost pressures or lower operating leverage during the quarter, despite higher annual revenues. “Healthy revenue growth is expected to continue on the back ...

This rare event is called a triple planetary conjunction. It will form a triangle in the eastern sky. Venus and Saturn will act as the eyes. A thin crescent moon will create the smile below.

On April 25th, early risers are in for a celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon align to form a smiley face in the dawn sky. This rare triple conjunction, visible worldwide with ...