Sector3’s focused expertise produces a targeted, insightful
and truly useful appraisal.

Sector3 helps companies and lenders decipher the underlying value of raw materials, metals and commodity inventory and machinery and equipment.  We are successful because we:

These advantages set Sector3 apart from other appraisal companies, and have made Sector3 one of the largest metals and commodity appraisal firms in the U.S.

Economic Indicators

U.S. industrial production increased 0.3% in March 2008 following a decrease of 0.5% in February 2008.  At 112.1 of the 2002 average, industrial production is 1.6% above the March 2007 level. 

The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) increased to 48.6 in March 2008 from 48.3 in February 2008. Industries that reported increased activity included miscellaneous manufacturing, electrical equipment, appliances and components, and primary metals.  A PMI of less than 50 indicates that the manufacturing economy is softening. 

The Consumer Confidence Index fell further to 64.5 in March 2008 from 76.4 in February 2008.  Consumers still appear concerned about the job market, volatility within the financial markets, and rising gas prices. 

New orders for manufactured durable goods increased 0.1% in March 2008 to $213.7 billion. Shipments declined to $210.1 billion in March while inventories increased 1.0% to $326.6 billion, the highest level achieved since the series was first started in 1992.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.6% in the first quarter of 2008, according to advanced data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, following a 0.6% increase in the fourth quarter of 2007.

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