Tag: recession

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Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain

November 13, 2023By and

Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson says the U.S. will likely avoid a recession in 2024, but ongoing worldwide concerns need to be monitored.

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Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession

May 24, 2023By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year.

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USLM experiences positive first-quarter gains in lime, limestone

May 4, 2023By

Lime and limestone revenues were up more than 30 percent in the first quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM).

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Confronting cost pressures, inventory management (Part 2)

April 21, 2023By

Find out what industry leaders had to say about managing inflation and a possible recession during a second conversation at the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

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Dodge: Recession avoidable in 2023

December 21, 2022By and

Despite signals that the U.S. is poised for a recession in 2023, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there is path to avoid a recession next year.

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How businesses can make sense of rising interest rates

December 15, 2022By

Crest Capital’s Chris Fletcher looks at when the right time is for companies to borrow money in today’s high-stress environment.

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Factors that will drive success in the new year

December 7, 2022By

Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross reflects on the aggregate industry in 2022 and touches on how equipment demand might look in 2023.

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Mixed outlook on tap for 2023

November 2, 2022By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others.

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Dodge Momentum Index back up in September

October 10, 2022By

The Dodge Momentum Index increased 5.7 percent in September, and it is up 26 percent over the last year.

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