The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for July, 2024 dropped below 50, with a 47.5 reading versus 52.1 in June, seasonally adjusted. The Forward Looking Indicator (FLI) also dropped, sinking to 49.6.   Key Points: FDI below 50 for first time since January. The July seasonally adjusted FDI declined to a reading of 47.5 compared to 52.1 in … Continue reading Fastener Distributor Index (FDI ) JULY 2024