American manufacturing and small business landed front and center on President Barack Obama’s public push for a congressional deal that would prevent higher taxes and budget cuts from automatically kicking in at the end of the year, a scenario known as the “fiscal cliff.” Read more

Plus: A Day in NYC Transit, Super-Strong Artificial Muscles and Navigating a Robot Obstacle Course. Read more

Global crude steel production increased on both a month-to-month and year-over-year basis in October. However, output from U.S. steel manufacturers has declined slightly, while international markets may face an overcapacity problem in the near future. Read more

Plus: U.S. Cracks Down on Counterfeiters, Being a Business Visionary, Europe’s Downturn Affecting American Manufacturers, Why Holiday Sales Are a Bad Idea and the Coming “Industrial Internet” Worth Trillions. Read more

Every year, some Industry Market Trends coverage rises to the top. Here’s your chance to catch up on and discuss the issues that matter most to our readers, from U.S. manufacturing competitiveness to futuristic technology and bridging the skills gap. Read more

Plus: Leading Economic Indicators Post Modest Improvement, U.S. Becomes China’s Top Export Market, Congress Works to Strengthen U.S.-Russia Trade Relations and Jobless Claims Drop. Read more

In addition to giving thanks and feasting, Thanksgiving weekend is also when people start to shop like it’s a sport. Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, sales during this period gives many businesses something to be thankful for each year. Read more