ISM report on Manufacturing at 50.3%

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded slightly in February after 26 months of contraction, with the Manufacturing PMI® registering 50.3%, a slight drop from 50.9% in January. While the overall economy continued to expand, some key indices showed mixed results. The New Orders Index fell into contraction at 48.6%, and the Production Index showed marginal growth at 50.7%. The Prices Index surged to 62.4%, indicating rising prices, while the Employment Index dropped to 47.6%, signaling job cuts.

The Supplier Deliveries Index increased to 54.5%, showing slower deliveries, and the Inventories Index rose to 49.9%, indicating a slight recovery. The New Export Orders Index declined slightly to 51.4%, and Imports continued to expand at 52.6%.

Demand weakened as reflected by the contraction in new orders, although factory output remained stable. The Employment Index showed contraction as companies reduced staff. Tariffs were cited as a major factor behind rising prices and delivery delays, with spot commodity prices up by 20%.

Overall, 24% of manufacturing GDP contracted in February, down from 43% in January. Four of the six largest manufacturing industries showed growth, with Petroleum & Coal Products, Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products, Chemical Products, and Transportation Equipment expanding. Five industries, including Furniture, Textile Mills, and Computer & Electronic Products, reported contraction.

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