September ISM Manufacturing Index At 54.4
(For September 2010)
ISM Manufacturing Index was reported at 54.4 vs. prior reading of 56.3 and consensus of 54.5.
The pace of growth in industrial activity is weakening.
Chart 1. ISM vs. Philadelphia vs. Regional Manufacturing Surveys
Source: Bloomberg
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