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Tag: Purchasing managers index

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Manufacturing expansion passes two years
Factory activity expanded for the 25th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 27th consecutive month.
September 1, 2011
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These 14 sectors were hopping in May
Manufacturing slowed down last month, but it’s still growing.
June 1, 2011
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Transport equipment a big part of factory growth
In ISM indices that measure growth in manufacturing and manufacturing employment, “transportation equipment” was the third fastest growing segment in February.
March 2, 2011
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Confidence lackluster, but factories humming
Tuesday’s report on consumer confidence was a bit sour, even though the index was up a tad. “Overall, consumers remain apprehensive about the future,” said an official with The Conference Board Consumer Research Center, which manages the survey. But, hey, that’s just a survey of how people feel. A report this morning shows that manufacturing, […]
September 1, 2010
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Manufacturing still growing, but more slowly
The recovery is still with us, note the factory-watchers at the Institute for Supply Management. The manufacturing sector expanded in June for the 11th consecutive month, though at a less heated pace than in May. The overall economy for the 14th consecutive month in June. Of course, the housing and labor markets still suffer. The first […]
July 1, 2010
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