U.S. factories cut back purchases sharply, signaling heightened risks of manufacturing weakness spilling over into the broader economy in 2025 In contrast, Chinese factories report growth following three months of shrinking input purchasing Europe's industrial recession shows no sign of abating, with German, French and Austrian producers at the heart of the downturn CLARK, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shor ...