ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index increased by 0.2 points month on month (+0.3% m/m) to 61.9 in September 2021.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index decreased by 2.4 points month on month (-3.7% m/m) to 61.7 in August 2021.

ISM Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index moved up 0.4 points month on month (m/m) to 59.9 for August 2021; this value is stronger than the forecast of 50.  The new orders sub-index scored a 66.7. Overall, the ISM manufacturing index is strong, while the global economy is beginning to strengthen again following shutdowns throughout Covid-19.

U.S. Manufacturing Capacity Utilization: Manufacturing capacity utilization (MCU) reached 76.55% in July 2021, up 1.34% month on month (m/m). On a year on year (y/y) comparison, the MCU was up 9.27%.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing composite index increased by 4.0 points month on month (+6.7% m/m) to 64.1 in July 2021. The new orders sub-index scored a 63.7.

ISM Manufacturing Index:  The Institute for Supply Management’s composite manufacturing index moved down 1.1 points month on month (m/m) to 59.5 for July 2021; this value is stronger than the forecast of 50.  The new orders sub-index scored a 64.9. The backlogs sub-index was highest this month at 65.0, while the inventories sub-index was lowest at 48.9.