ISM Manufacturing index increased to 54.7 in December

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in December. The PMI was at 54.7% in December, up from 53.2% in November. The employment index was at 53.1%, up from 52.3% last month, and the new orders index was at 60.2%, up from 53.0%. From the Institute for Supply Management: December 2016 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December, and the overall economy grew for the 91st consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J.......(read more)

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