U.S. manufacturing PMI hits four‑year high in July
The Institute for Supply Management reported that the U.S. Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.6 in July, the strongest reading since May 2022 and well above the 50‑point growth threshold. The index climbed from 53.3 in June, driven by a surge in new orders (56.7) and a sharp jump in the production index to 58.5. Employment also rebounded, with the employment index reaching 52.8 – the first expansionary reading in 33 months. Prices paid remained elevated at 71.1, down from 73.0 in June but still indicating strong cost pressures.
Supply‑chain constraints and higher input costs were linked to the ongoing Middle‑East conflict, while an artificial‑intelligence build‑out helped offset tariff impacts. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5‑3.75 % and faces added pressure from a manufacturing‑sector survey that found inflation concerns now exceed those seen during the pandemic, suggesting further policy tightening may be considered.
Overall, the data point to a robust expansion in U.S. factory activity, supporting broader economic growth while keeping inflation risks in focus.
Entities: German retail sector · Germany · Ifo Institute · Institute for Supply Management · Institute for Supply Management (ISM) · Middle East conflict · Patrick Höppner · S&P Global · U.S. Federal Reserve · U.S. economy · U.S. manufacturing sector · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5‑3.75 % and may consider further hikes due to persistent inflation pressures. (7c7200fe-46d5-4c6d-80df-e782f29e44b4, a9e4ca26-78b7-4e54-b8ee-8999d797252e, c2e8cfb4-0f81-4cdd-87e7-705f14a3da69)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The ISM Manufacturing PMI for July was 55.6, the highest since May 2022. (7c7200fe-46d5-4c6d-80df-e782f29e44b4, a9e4ca26-78b7-4e54-b8ee-8999d797252e, d9a408d0-6c8d-4b15-926e-c6370dfbc7ca, c2e8cf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A manufacturing‑sector survey found inflation concerns now exceed those seen during the pandemic, adding pressure on the Fed. (9644a8e1-c6bf-4506-b7b6-90ce6487feb8)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The production index rose to 58.5 in July, up from 52.2 in June. (d9a408d0-6c8d-4b15-926e-c6370dfbc7ca, c2e8cfb4-0f81-4cdd-87e7-705f14a3da69)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The employment index reached 52.8 in July, the first expansionary reading in 33 months. (e3723b94-4476-4d57-a0a4-3023e7efe538, 939e1c73-2af6-4a6d-8bcc-75f44bff8b68)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Supply‑chain constraints and higher input costs were linked to the Middle‑East conflict. (7c7200fe-46d5-4c6d-80df-e782f29e44b4, a9e4ca26-78b7-4e54-b8ee-8999d797252e, c2e8cfb4-0f81-4cdd-87e7-705f14a3da69)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prices‑paid index was 71.1 in July, down from 73.0 in June but still high. (7c7200fe-46d5-4c6d-80df-e782f29e44b4, a9e4ca26-78b7-4e54-b8ee-8999d797252e)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The July new‑orders index was 56.7, up from 56.0 in June. (7c7200fe-46d5-4c6d-80df-e782f29e44b4, a9e4ca26-78b7-4e54-b8ee-8999d797252e, c2e8cfb4-0f81-4cdd-87e7-705f14a3da69)