NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America rebounded in January, climbing to 57.5 from 50.0 in December. Thirty-five percent of January’s panelists reported conditions improved during the month, while only 20% indicated that the business environment worsened.

At the same time, January’s EBCI for future North American conditions edged up to 67.5 from 65 the previous month. Slightly more than half – 55% – of January’s panelists expect the business environment to improve over the next six months, compared to 25% who expect it to decline.

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NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Its nearly 400 member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually.