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The article looks at the anticipated boom in corporate capital spending in the U.S. as of September 1976. Topics include economic conditions in the U.S., the lack of consumer confidence in the wake of the recession, and U.S. industrial capacity. Graphs providing information about corporate profits in the U.S. in the 1960-1976 period, the percent of new metal cutting machine tools in the U.S., and the increase in U.S. industrial productivity in the 1967-1975 period are included.

Reports on the transportation industry as part of the Annual Report on American Industry. Railroads; Trucking and shipping; Air freight; Mergers. INSET: Southern comfort (discusses Norfolk Southern railroad....

Offers statistics on United States commodities based on the Bridge Commodity Research Bureau (CRB) as of August 23, 1999. Raw industrials; Precious metals; Futures index; Coffee futures; Bridge/CRB cash and future prices.

Present the Forbes/Barra Wall Street Review. Stock indexes; Overall market outlook; Fund activity; Industry factors performance; Focus on temporary worker industry.

Presents the Forbes index chart, which is a measure of United States economic activity composed of eight equally weighted elements, from 1985 to 1999. Elements such as cost of service relative to consumer price, orders for durable goods, and new housing starts; The industrial production index.

Presents financial information for the United States economy as of February 1999. Automobile sales for 1998 and estimated 1999; The likelihood of a shift in interest rates by the end of May 1999; Trade deficit since 1991; Industrial production.

Presents United States financial data for the period ending October 23, 1998. The overall market, and the Barra All-US price index; Stock price indexes, Commodity Research Board futures index, gold and other prices; Identification of the best and works performing stocks and industry sectors; Special focus on housing stocks.

The article discusses economic conditions in the United States as of November 1977, focusing on forecasts for inflation in 1978. Explored is the impact on inflation of labor contracts, minimum wages, and prices of farm production. A graph is included which explores the relation between wage settlements and productivity as represented by labor costs.

Several graphs are presented that indicate the performance of the Forbes Index and its components including the industrial production index, manufacturers' orders and inventories and unemployment claims in the U.S. as of the first half of 1999.

Several charts are presented that depict the economic activity in the U.S. including its total industrial production, unemployment compensation, and the cost of services relative all to consumer prices.

Several graphs are presented that depict the Forbes Index, a measure of U.S. economic activity composed of eight equally weighted elements such as total industrial production and new claims for unemployment compensation, as of June 1988.

Several graphs are presented depicting the growth of industrial production, new claims for unemployment compensation, and total retail sales in the U.S.

Several charts depicting the economic indicators including the consumer price index, industrial production index and manufacturers' new orders and inventories in the U.S. are presented.

Charts tracing the changes in the various components of the Forbes Index are presented, including the industrial production index, the unemployment claims average, and manufacturers' new orders and inventories.

Several graphs are presented depicting the growth of total industrial productions, new claims for unemployment compensation, and total consumer installment credit in the U.S.

Graphs are presented that show the Forbes Index for 1971 to 1986 and the Forbes Index Components including total industrial production, unemployment compensation claims and the cost of services relative to consumer prices.

The article discusses controlled growth statistics as they are measured by the Forbes Index. There are charts and diagrams provided in order to give an analysis of economic indicators such as retail sales, capital goods, and industrial production. Analysis of the consumer price index [CPI] is also provided.

The article offers a forecast of economic conditions in the U.S. as of February 1983. Particular focus is given to rises in the number of housing starts and the help-wanted advertising index. Other topics include expectations for increases in industrial productivity and profits, and the impact of the recession on collective bargaining.

A chart is presented that shows the eight Forbes Index components in October 1981, including industrial production index, retail store sales, and unemployment claims.

Graphs are presented showing the U.S. economic performance as of August 1981 driven by several components, including retail store sales, total industrial production and personal income.

Several charts are presented that offer information related to the U.S. economy as of April 1981 including industrial production, unemployment claims and personal income.

Presents a graphical presentation of the Forbes Index related to the U.S. economic activity. Comparison of the cost of services relative to all consumer prices, the level of new orders for durable goods with manufactures' inventories and total industrial production; Opinions of Bruce Steinberg, senior Bruce Steinberg at Merrill Lynch about the gross domestic product; Expectation of Steinberg toward the amount of new jobs to be created.

Presents charts and graphs detailing the performance of the United States economy. Consumer price indexes; Manufacturer's new orders and inventories; Industrial production index; New housing starts; More; Details.

Offers graphs detailing the performance of the United States economy. Consumer price indexes; Manufacturers' new orders and inventories; Industrial production index; More; Details.

Several charts that depict on economic indicators including claims for unemployment compensation, industrial production and personal income in the U.S. are presented.

Several charts are presented regarding economic indicators in the U.S., including the Forbes Index, consumer price index (CPI), and the industrial productivity index.

Several charts and graphs depicting various economic indicators including total industrial production, consumer price indexes and personal income in the U.S. are presented.

The article discusses advice on corporate profits given to U.S. investors and businessmen by U.S. Price Commission chairman Jackson Grayson as of July 1, 1972. The author pays special attention to the idea of increasing corporate profits by raising industrial productivity. A chart containing information on the profit margins of U.S. corporations including automobile manufacturers General Motors and Ford Motors, and consumer electric manufacturer Genetal Electric (GE) are presented as well.

The article focuses on manpower productivity rates in the U.S. services sector as of April 15, 1969 as well as on interest rates of U.S. municipal bonds. A comparison is presented of productivity rates in the services, agriculture and industry sectors. A graph is presented of The Forbes Index measuring production, consumption and income in the U.S. economy for the 1958-1969 period.

The article discusses the condition of stock markets in the United States as of July 1, 1949. The author examines the impact of decreasing industrial production, taxes on capital gains, and trends in the performance of stock groups such as stocks of tobacco producers, railroad companies, and steel manufacturers. Also included is a chart listing the levels of the Dow Jones industrial and railroad average benchmark indexes between 1945 and June 1949.

Several graphs are presented that provide data on U.S. industrial production as March 15, 1941 including steel output, carloadings, department store sales, and electric power output.

Charts are presented depicting six indices of industrial production in the U.S. that show an upward trend, with three indicating slight declines as of Febrruary 1941.

A set of charts is presented of U.S. industrial statistics in 1939 including automobiles manufactured, electric power output, and steel ingots production.

The article presents several graphs showing U.S. industrial statistics, including number of automobiles manufactured in the U.S. in 1939, steel ingot production in 1939, and raw materials and finished products prices in the period 1936-1939.

A set of charts is presented of U.S. industrial statistics in 1939 including automobiles manufactures, electric power output, and steel ingots production.

The article discusses the economic aspects of industrial production. A chart is provided illustrating corn prices from 1860 to 1931. Other topics discussed include a lack of new construction projects being planned, the prices for freight being charged by railroad companies, and growth in the automobile manufacturing industry.