News from August 2019


Greenfield Savings Bank evaluated by feds in 2018

Greenfield Savings Bank, Massachusetts received a "outstanding" rating from federal regulators in 2018.

United Fidelity Bank, F.S.B. in Evansville last evaluated by feds in 2017

United Fidelity Bank, F.S.B. in Evansville, Indiana received its last CRA evaluation from federal regulators on Nov. 27, 2017.

Petroleum and coal products industry's Q1 income down 29.9%

The petroleum and coal products industry's after-tax income in the first quarter of 2019 was down 29.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in photographic equipment manufacturing industry climb 1.3 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the photographic equipment manufacturing industry increase $24 million, or 1.3 percent, to $1.8 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry reports $79.2 billion in Q1 net sales

The fabricated metal products industry had $79.2 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Gail Griffin Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Arizona state Rep. Gail Griffin (district 14) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.


Paper and paper products wholesalers report 4.6 percent increase in year-over-year June inventories

Inventories held by paper and paper products wholesalers in June were valued at $9.5 billion, an increase of 4.6 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Inventories in construction machinery manufacturing industry fall 0.3 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the construction machinery manufacturing industry decrease $19 million, or 0.3 percent, to $5.8 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and home furnishings wholesalers report 5.3 percent increase in year-over-year May sales

Sales by furniture and home furnishings wholesalers in May 2019 were $7.9 billion, an increase of 5.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

First Internet Bank of Indiana in Fishers rated as "satisfactory" by feds

First Internet Bank of Indiana in Fishers has been rated as "satisfactory" by federal regulators.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q1 net sales down 4.9%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were down 4.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q1 net sales up 2.8%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 3.9 percent increase in year-over-year May sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in May 2019 were $40.8 billion, an increase of 3.9 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel, and ferroalloys industry posts after-tax income of $1.3 billion in Q1

The iron, steel, and ferroalloys industry reported after-tax income of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report 4.6 percent increase in year-over-year June inventories

Inventories held by paper and paper products wholesalers in June were valued at $9.5 billion, an increase of 4.6 percent from the same period a year earlier.

Foundries industry reports $7.5 billion in Q1 net sales

The foundries industry had $7.5 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

First State Bank of Middlebury receives satisfactory rating from feds

First State Bank of Middlebury in Middlebury, Indiana received a CRA rating of satisfactory in its most recent examination by federal regulators.

Lumber and other construction materials wholesalers report 5.4 percent increase in year-over-year May sales

Sales by lumber and other construction materials wholesalers in May 2019 were $11.6 billion, an increase of 5.4 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q1 net sales up 2.8%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.