ISM Manufacturing index decreased to 54.8 in April

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in April. The PMI was at 54.8% in April, down from 57.2% in March. The employment index was at 52.0%, down from 58.9% last month, and the new orders index was at 54.8%, down from 64.5%. From the Institute for Supply Management: April 2017 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April, and the overall economy grew for the 95th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley......(read more)

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