The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index for manufacturing activities dipped to 50.9 in September, its lowest level since May 2020, amid an economic slowdown in the United States as well as globally. Inflation and a tighter monetary policy by central banks have pushed the global ... READ MORE >
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ISM manufacturing: Sentiment points to modest increase in growth
Manufacturing sentiment in August pointed toward a modest acceleration in growth inside the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing survey, even as the headline number stayed flat at 52.8 compared to July. This data, which was released on Thursday, will almost certainly bolster calls for a ... READ MORE >
Manufacturing sector activity hits lowest level in two years
U.S. manufacturing sector activity continued to slow in July to its lowest level in two years as demand and prices cooled off, the Institute of Supply Management reported on Monday. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index inched down to 52.8 from 53 the previous month, still indicating growth as ... READ MORE >
Manufacturing sector grew steadily in May
The manufacturing sector expanded at the slightly faster rate in May as demand remained strong, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday. The data will help alleviate some of the concern over an imminent recession as our recent RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index dipped ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing grew at a slower rate in April
Manufacturing grew at a slower rate in back-to-back months as labor shortages continued to hamper production while demand moderated from January's high. The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index registered 55.4%, the slowest growth rate since July 2020, and down from 57.1% in March. An ... READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Manufacturing slows amid surge in raw material prices
Manufacturing slowed down in March as input prices surged on the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The headline manufacturing purchasing managers' index was down to 57.1% from 58.6% in February, the lowest since September 2020, the Institute for Supply Management reported on Friday. The index, ... READ MORE >
Manufacturing slowed in January as labor market remained tight
Manufacturing slowed in January as demand moderated from a recent high in November, according to a report from the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday. The top-line purchasing managers’ index fell to 57.6 on the month from 58.8 previously—the lowest since November 2020. Still, one should not ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Manufacturing remains strong despite labor, supply chain challenges
U.S. manufacturing activity remained robust in January but faced challenges on the labor and supply chain front, according to new data released Monday by the Institute for Supply Management. These challenges are limiting production and driving up prices. The ISM’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: U.S. manufacturing activity finishes the year strong
U.S. manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index released on Tuesday. The index registered 60.7 in December, its eighth straight month of expansion, and 3.2 points above the 57.5 reading in November. ... READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Manufacturing expansion continues in November
U.S. manufacturing activity continued its expansion in November, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index. The index registered 57.5 in November, its seventh straight month of expansion, but was 1.8 points below the 59.3 reading in October. A reading ... READ MORE >