ISM Manufacturing index decreased to 59.1 in January

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in January. The PMI was at 59.1% in January, down from 59.3% in December. The employment index was at 54.2%, down from 57.2% last month, and the new orders index was at 65.4%, down from 67.4%. From the Institute for Supply Management: January 2018 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January, and the overall economy grew for the 105th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by......(read more)

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