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US ISM Manufacturing PMI

Track US ISM Manufacturing PMI to gauge economic health. Above 50 signals expansion, below shows contraction.

Overview

This serves as a key indicator of economic wellbeing, as businesses tend to respond swiftly to market changes. Purchasing managers possess some of the most up-to-date and relevant insights regarding their company's economic outlook. A reading above 50.0 signifies industry growth, while a reading below indicates contraction.

Key Information

What it Measures

It gauges the level of a diffusion index derived from surveys of purchasing managers within the manufacturing sector.

Usual Effect

When 'Actual' figures exceed 'Forecast', it generally has a positive impact on the currency.

Source & Frequency

Institute for Supply Management (latest release) - https://www.ismworld.org/ • The report is published monthly, on the first business day following the conclusion of the month.

How Data is Derived

Survey of about 300 purchasing managers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of business conditions including employment, production, new orders, prices, supplier deliveries, and inventories

Also Known As

Manufacturing ISM Report On Business

Acronym

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)

Historic Data