ISM Manufacturing index Decreased to 54.2 in February

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in February. The PMI was at 54.2% in February, down from 56.6% in January. The employment index was at 53.2%, down from 55.5% last month, and the new orders index was at 55.5%, down from 58.2%. From the Institute for Supply Management: February 2019 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February, and the overall economy grew for the 118th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Timothy R.......(read more)

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