Note: This section contains information in English only.In March, U.S. manufacturing activity contracted, with the Manufacturing PMI® dropping to 49%, signaling a slowdown after two months of growth. Key indicators showed weaker demand and production, including a drop in the New Orders and Production indexes. Employment also declined as companies reduced staff.
Inventories increased, likely due to stocking up ahead of potential trade issues, while input costs rose as the Prices Index surged to 69.4%. The New Export Orders Index fell, indicating weaker demand for U.S. exports, and Imports showed only slight growth. Some industries, like Petroleum & Coal Products and Computer & Electronic Products, saw growth, but many others, including Wood Products and Food & Beverage, experienced contractions. The overall picture points to a broader slowdown in manufacturing.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:57 GMT
Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Inventories increased, likely due to stocking up ahead of potential trade issues, while input costs rose as the Prices Index surged to 69.4%. The New Export Orders Index fell, indicating weaker demand for U.S. exports, and Imports showed only slight growth. Some industries, like Petroleum & Coal Products and Computer & Electronic Products, saw growth, but many others, including Wood Products and Food & Beverage, experienced contractions. The overall picture points to a broader slowdown in manufacturing.