ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index increased by 0.2 points month on month (0.4% m/m) to 56.9 in August 2022.

ISM Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index moved flat month on month (m/m) to 52.8 for August 2022; this value is stronger than the forecast of 50.  The new orders sub-index scored a 51.3. 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 79.77% in July 2022, up 0.62% month on month (m/m). On a year on year (y/y) comparison, the MCU was a modest +2.49%.

U.S. Manufacturing Capacity Utilization: Manufacturing capacity utilization (MCU) reached 79.30% in June 2022, down 0.62% month on month (m/m). On a year on year (y/y) comparison, the MCU was a modest +3.02%.

ISM Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index moved down 3.1 points month on month (m/m) to 53.0 for June 2022; this value is stronger than the forecast of 50.  The new orders sub-index scored a 49.2. Overall, the ISM manufacturing index is strong, while the global economy is beginning to strengthen again following shutdowns throughout Covid-19.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index: The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index decreased by 0.6 points month on month (-1.1% m/m) to 55.3 in June 2022.