US Manufacturing Contracts for Sixth Consecutive Month Amidst Tariff Instability

The August 2025 ISM Manufacturing PMI report shows the U.S. manufacturing sector contracting for the sixth consecutive month with a PMI of 48.7%, indicating a slowdown but slightly less decline than July. Key indicators such as new orders and employment remain in contraction, while prices continue to rise at a slower pace. The overall economy is still expanding, but manufacturing faces ongoing challenges from tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and demand uncertainties.