Connecting the Dots

With North American companies facing supply disruptions, the U.S. business community has asked Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to expand and clarify Mexico’s definition of what manufacturing businesses are considered essential and therefore can […] Read More

  According to Reuters, China’s economy contracted 6.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from the same time last year, the first time there has been a quarterly contraction since China started publishing gross […] Read More

While the U.S. government has provided ample guidance about actions governors and state legislatures should take in the face of COVID-19, it is the lawmakers closest to the people who have the final say on […] Read More

The Metals Service Center Institute released its March Metals Activity Report (MAR) to subscribing members on April 14. All interested parties can find an overview here. Part of MSCI’s mission is to provide actionable industry intelligence […] Read More

As Connecting the Dots readers are aware, there are several federal programs currently underway from which firms with fewer than 500 employees can draw financial support. On Monday, April 6 MSCI hosted a call for […] Read More