ISM Manufacturing Index Unexpectedly Jumps Into Expansion Territory
After 16 months in contraction, the ISM manufacturing survey unexpectedly popped into positive territory.
ISM Manufacturing Survey
U.S. Manufacturing Contracts For 14th Straight Month
The manufacturing sector continued to contract in December, a closely watched economic barometer from the Institute for Supply Management indicated on Wednesday.
Manufacturing Slump Continues for Fifth Straight Month
Manufacturing output in the U.S. continued to contract in March, according to a pair of industry surveys released this week.
U.S. Manufacturing Contracted at End of 2022, ISM Survey Says
Manufacturing is rolling over but this probably will not help much on the inflation front.
Chicago Manufacturing Shrinks for Second Straight Month
“Weak economic outlooks are dragging on demand. The indicator last fell below 40 in the initial pandemic shock of 2020,” the Chicago ISM said.
U.S. Manufacturing Surveys Indicate Slowest Growth Since Summer of 2020
Dueling surveys paint different pictures of demand and production.
Manufacturing Growth Under Biden has Fallen All The Way Back Down to Lockdown 2020 Levels
New orders and employment measures fell into contraction in June.
U.S. Factory Growth Hit By Bidenflation Surge and Omicron Wave
Inflation, omicron-linked absenteeism, and weaker demand all hurt growth in the first month of 2022.
Rapidly Rising Prices and Worsening Shortages Slowed Manufacturing in October
Supply chain problems are worsening and inflationary pressures are strengthening, according to the latest ISM manufacturing purchasing manager survey.
The Reopening: U.S. Manufacturing Activity Soars, Risk of Overheating Rises
Manufacturing activity exploded higher in March, fueled by strong growth in new orders, the clearest sign that the economy was ready to boom prior to the stimulus package passed last month and may now be at risk of overheating.
Manufacturing Growth Sped Up in February
The ISM Manufacturing Report on Business PMI stood at 60.8 in February, up from 58.7 in January. That’s the highest level since August 2018 and indicates a powerful expansion for the manufacturing sector.
U.S. Manufacturing Powers Through Turbulent January With Exceptional Growth
U.S. factories continued to expand production for the eighth month straight in January.
V-Shaped Recovery: Manufacturing Defies Expectations as Rebound Continues Despite Covid Surge
The best reading in nearly two-and-a-half years.
Manufacturing Recovery Was Much Stronger Than Expected in June
The monthly manufacturing survey’s results show a bigger than expected rebound, pushing the purchasing manager index up at a pace not seen since 1980.
Factory Activity Suggests U.S. Economy Returned to Expansion in May
More evidence that the worst of the shutdown’s economic impact is behind us.
Manufacturing Crashed in April But Not as Badly as Expected
Factories closed, orders plunged, supply chains were disrupted, and workers lost their jobs.
Manufacturing Orders, Output and Jobs Fall
Factory production and employment fell in March as the coronavirus shutdown major parts of the economy.
Surveys Send Conflicting Signals on Manufacturing
The ISM manufacturing index came in below expectations for the sixth month in a row and continues to indicate contraction.
U.S. Manufacturing Freefall Over But Growth Still In Question
The manufacturing sector is no longer hurtling toward a deep contraction but conflicting reports on Monday leave question of growth open.
U.S. Manufacturing Improved in October
A sign that the mini-recession in manufacturing may already be coming to an end.
U.S. Manufacturing Held Up Better Than Expected in June
Manufacturing continued to slow in June but still outpaced expectations. Lots of gripes about tariffs but prices are falling.
Manufacturing Unexpectedly Surges in January
Factory activity increased and, despite all the worries about tariffs, prices of raw materials used by manufacturers fell.
