ISM: December Manufacturing Index Second Highest of ’13

The Institute for Supply Management said activity in the manufacturing sector registered its second highest level for 2013 in December.

January 3, 2014 Institute for Supply Management | Purchasing Managers Index ABF Journal

ISM: Services Sector Growth Slows in November

The Institute for Supply Management said growth in the non-manufacturing sector slowed in November, with respondents’ comments generally indicating a positive outlook for the upcoming months.

December 6, 2013 Institute for Supply Management | Non-Manufacturing Index ABF Journal

ISM: November Manufacturing Index Highest in 2013

The Institute for Supply Management said economic activity in the manufacturing sector has increased progressively each month since June, with November’s reading reflecting the highest index reading in 2013.

December 4, 2013 Institute for Supply Management ABF Journal

ISM: Services Sector Activity Slows in September

The ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Index registered 54.4% in September, 4.2 percentage points lower than August’s reading of 58.6%, indicating continued growth at a slower rate.

October 4, 2013 Institute for Supply Management | Non-Manufacturing Index ABF Journal

ISM: September Manufacturing Index Highest Since April 2011

The Institute for Supply Management said economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the fourth consecutive month, reaching its highest point since April 2011.

October 2, 2013 Institute for Supply Management | Manufacturing Index ABF Journal

ISM: Services Sector, Manufacturing Expand in August

The Institute for Supply Management said the non-manufacturing sector continued to grow at a faster rate and the manufacturing sector expanded for the third consecutive month in August.

September 6, 2013 Institute for Supply Management | Non-Manufacturing Index ABF Journal

ISM: New Orders, Production Growing

According to the ISM’s survey, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the third consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 45th consecutive month.

March 4, 2013 Institute for Supply Management | ISM | manufacturing ABFJ News