https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobs#u62717Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:02:30 +0000Philips invested roughly $1.6 million to expand ultrasound manufacturing in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, aiming to create more than 100 jobs. Chancellor John Healey delivered a speech on growth at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry on 7 September. In the United States, the government's 9.9 percent Intel stake, purchased for $8.9 billion in August 2025, reached a value of roughly $41.5 billion after shares surged 368 percent. Meanwhile, President Tinubu urged Nigerian banks to provide affordable credit, and Jakarta targeted more than three million new jobs for 2027.Why it mat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobs#u60685Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:51:00 +0000Manufacturing employment is expanding through targeted regional and demographic initiatives. In India, a partnership between Aumovio and the Centum Foundation placed women in manufacturing roles with an 80% success rate, benefiting 2,700 participants. Simultaneously, the New Zealand government accelerated a Regional Infrastructure Fund to help Taranaki firms secure large-scale procurement contracts. These developments complement a broader trend of growth in physical infrastructure and skilled trades, as some financial analysts now identify skilled trade owners as one of six roles most likely t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-real-economy-manufacturing-jobs#u59532Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:07:26 +0000US manufacturing employment rose by 16,000 in August, reflecting a broader trend where goods-producing sectors are outperforming services in job growth. This momentum continued through the summer, fueled largely by investments in AI infrastructure. This shift has increased demand for blue-collar roles, including welders and electricians, to build the physical foundations required for artificial intelligence. While healthcare hiring remains tepid, the synergy between factory growth and construction indicates a shift toward the physical components of the tech boom.Why it mattersGoods-producing j