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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 27 percent in January, compared to 48 percent in December, and 54 percent in November. Currently, orders are positive in our automotive OEM and automotive aftermarket business.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.3%; March 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous 10 months, the March composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1%; April 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The April composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. . Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49%; September 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The Customers’ Inventories Index reading indicated improved supply chain efficiency, as output improved and customers’ inventories continued to decline. China relations, and the impact the UAW (United Auto Workers) strike could have on suppliers of ours who support automotive production.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.6%; August 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The August composite index reading reflects companies managing outputs appropriately as order softness continues, but the month-over-month increase is a sign of improvement. We’re continuing to ship to max capacity, with supply constraints still a real part of our day-to-day business operations.” percent reported in July.”

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7%; November 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 54 percent in November, compared to 35 percent in October and 6 percent in September. ” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike.