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REPORT |
SHORT DEFINITION |
| 1 |
ISM Manufacturing Index |
A monthly index based on a survey of more than 300 manufacturing firms by the Institute of Supply Management. The ISM Mfg Index attempts to gauge how the manufacturing sector of the US economy is doing. |
| 2 |
Industrial Production |
Industrial production and capacity utilization are important measures of current output for the US economy and helps to define turning points in the business cycle. This two measures also indicate trends in the manufacturing sector. |
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Capacity Utilization |
The closely watched ISM index measures activity reported by U.S.purchasing managers in the econonomically pivotal manufacturing sector |
| 3 |
Durable Orders |
Durable goods orders are a leading indicator of industrial production and capital spending. Durable goods is defined as goods whose intended lifespan is three years or more. |
| 4 |
Factory Orders |
The Factory Orders report measures dollar volume of new orders, shipments, unfilled orders, and inventories reported by domestic manufacturers. Figures within the are reported in the billions of dollars and also in a % change from the previous month. |
| 5 |
Empire State Index |
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey gives a detailed look at New York state's manufacturing sector, how busy it is and where things are headed. It is watched closely because it is the first reading of the health of the manufacturing sector. |
| 6 |
U.S. Manufacturing PMI |
The Markit Purchasing Managers' Manufacturing Index (PMI) offers an advance indication on month-to-month activity in the private sector economy by tracking changes in several variables. |
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PMi Flash |
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| 8 |
Chicago PMI |
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| 9 |
Philadelhia |
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