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business4 months ago

US Manufacturing Contracts for Sixth Consecutive Month Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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 slower decline. Key indicators such as new orders and employment remain in contraction, though some sectors like food and petroleum are expanding. Raw material prices continue to rise, and supply chain disruptions persist, largely due to tariffs and trade uncertainties. Overall, the manufacturing economy is experiencing a mild slowdown amid ongoing challenges.

business1 year ago

US Services Growth Slows Amid Inflation Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

The Services PMI® for November 2024 registered at 52.1%, indicating continued expansion in the U.S. services sector for the fifth consecutive month, though at a slower rate than October's 56%. Key indices such as Business Activity and New Orders also showed growth, albeit at reduced levels compared to the previous month. The Employment Index remained in expansion territory, while Supplier Deliveries indicated faster performance. Despite the overall positive trend, concerns about tariffs and election outcomes were noted by respondents, affecting future outlooks in various industries.

economy1 year ago

US Manufacturing Sees Modest Improvement as Orders Rebound in November

The US manufacturing sector continued to contract in November, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest ISM Manufacturing Report. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.4 from 46.5 in October, indicating a slight improvement but still below the 50 threshold that signifies expansion. New orders and employment indices showed some growth, while the price index decreased. The report suggests ongoing weak demand as companies plan for 2025 post-election cycle.

manufacturing-economy1 year ago

"US Manufacturing PMI Reaches Highest Level Since 2022 Despite Contraction"

The January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® indicates that the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted for the 15th consecutive month, with the Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%. New orders and production are growing, while employment is contracting. Supplier deliveries are faster, raw materials inventories are contracting, and prices are increasing. The report reflects annual adjustments to seasonal factors used to calculate the indexes. Despite the contraction, the overall economy continued to expand for the 45th month, with some improvement in demand and stable production levels.