The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for December, 2021, with minor contraction based mostly on its employment component, the FDI remained strong at 56.2 after November’s reading of 57.6, seasonally adjusted.  The Forward Looking Indicator (FLI) also contracted again slightly, but remained firmly optimistic at 63.7, the 19th consecutive month of positive outlook. The December seasonally adjusted … Continue reading FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX (FDI) | DECEMBER 2021