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    The electrical industry's near-term fortunes are influenced by trends in the wider economy. Here's where we gather some of the most relevant economic data pointing to the direction ahead, including industrial purchasing, housing and nonresidential construction, rig counts and a whole lot more.

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    Monthly Construction Starts Plummet in November but Year-to-Date Activity Still Holding Up

    Dec. 28, 2022
    Total construction starts fell -18% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $926.3 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential...
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    Dodge Momentum Index Slips in August

    Sept. 12, 2022
    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) ticked down by -1.2% in August to 171.9 points from the revised July figure of 174 points.The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network...
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    Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in July

    Aug. 5, 2022
    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased 2.9% in July to 178.7 from the revised June figure of 173.6 points. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly...
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    Dodge Momentum Index Sees Nice Jump in April

    May 6, 2022
    With the gain in April, the Dodge Momentum Index was just 5% shy of the all-time high set in the fall of 2021.
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    Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam in April

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