Manufacturing PMI rises

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
In January 2025, U.S. manufacturing activity expanded after 26 months of contraction, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report. The Manufacturing PMI® rose to 50.9%, signaling growth. This was a 1.7 percentage point increase from December's 49.2%.



Key highlights: New Orders: Increased to 55.1%, continuing a recovery after several months of decline. Production: Rose to 52.5%, returning to expansion after eight months of contraction. Employment: Grew by 4.9 percentage points to 50.3%, signaling stability in workforce levels. Prices: Continued to rise, with the Prices Index increasing to 54.9%. Backlogs: Slightly contracted to 44.9%. Supplier Deliveries: Slowed marginally, indicating improved demand.



Exports & Imports: Both grew, with New Export Orders up to 52.4% and Imports at 51.1%. While manufacturing showed growth in demand and output, challenges remain, especially with rising prices. The report noted that 43% of manufacturing GDP contracted, but that was an improvement from December. Four of the six largest manufacturing industries—Petroleum & Coal Products, Chemical Products, Machinery, and Transportation Equipment—expanded.
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