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Manufacturing PMI® at 48.4%; December 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Copper; Electrical Components (2); Electricity (2); Electronic Components (25); Freight*; Labor — Temporary (4); Semiconductors; and Zinc. “Price declines continue to be driven by relaxation in energy markets, steel, aluminum, chemicals, plastics, corrugate as well as lower freight costs. Commodities Up in Price. Inventories.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8%; July 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

“Chip shortages remain; however, the COVID-19 lockdowns in China are presenting even worse supply issues.” Employment activity remained strongly positive in spite of the uncertainty with new order rates,” says Fiore. Overstock of raw materials due to prior supply chain issues and slowing orders.” An index above 52.4