NFFS Economic Portal
Developed by ITR Economics Exclusively for NFFS Members
Economic intelligence for better business decisions.
Access economic analysis, forecasting and industry intelligence from ITR Economics—curated for NFFS members and the manufacturing community.
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The NFFS Economic Portal helps members turn economic trends into practical business context—so you can better understand what is changing, what may be ahead and where to focus your attention.
When should you invest?
Track the economic conditions that may influence equipment purchases, expansion plans and longer-term capital decisions.
Where is demand heading?
Understand the markets and indicators that may shape customer demand, production activity and future business conditions.
What could labor trends mean?
Monitor employment, wages and labor-market trends that could affect recruiting, retention and workforce planning.
What should you prepare for?
Use forward-looking analysis to support budgeting, capacity planning and strategic decisions over the next 6–18 months.
This month’s economic intelligence
Four signals worth watching now—and what they could mean for your business.
Capital Investment
Non-defense capital goods orders are 8.0% above last year, with investment in high tech, power generation and automation helping drive demand.
Manufacturing Outlook
Manufacturing production is 1.4% above year-ago levels, but tepid utilization rates point to only mild growth ahead.
Consumer Demand
The economy is expected to keep growing in 2027, but at a slower pace, with persistent cost pressures and uneven demand across markets.
Labor & Workforce
Defense capital goods orders are 29.0% above year-ago levels, while ITR points to defense and high tech as areas where opportunity may remain concentrated.
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