ISM Manufacturing index Decreased to 52.8 in April

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in April. The PMI was at 52.8% in April, down from 55.3% in March. The employment index was at 52.4%, down from 57.5% last month, and the new orders index was at 51.7%, down from 57.4%. From the Institute for Supply Management: April 2019 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April, and the overall economy grew for the 120th 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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