ISM Non-Manufacturing Index increased to 58.5% in August

The August ISM Non-manufacturing index was at 58.5%, up from 55.7% in July. The employment index increased in August to 56.7%, from 56.1%. Note: Above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 contraction. From the Institute for Supply Management: August 2018 Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in August for the 103rd consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM, Chair of the Institute......(read more)

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