ISM Manufacturing index decreased to 57.3 in April

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in April. The PMI was at 57.3% in April, down from 59.3% in March. The employment index was at 54.2%, down from 57.3% last month, and the new orders index was at 61.2%, down from 61.9%. From the Institute for Supply Management: April 2018 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April, and the overall economy grew for the 108th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM,......(read more)

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