ISM bounces but level remains at recessionary/deflationary levels.
Headline rises by 2.7pts and price paid by 11pts.
Bounces seem quite narrow in scope as only 2 of 18 industries posted a rise in orders and 1 of 18 an increase in prices (metals-which oddly, has anecdote below about year being down 20-30%).
Manufacturing Index 35.6/32.9
Prices paid 29.0/18.0
Production 32.1/26.3
New orders 33.2/23.1
Employment 29.9/29.9
Export orders 37.5/35.5
Imports 36.5/39.0
“The slowdown in the automobile industry is forcing their suppliers to reduce production and employment.” (Apparel, Leather & Allied Products)
“Our manufacturing is tied to the automobile industry, and we are seeing the ‘trickle down’ effect.” (Chemical Products)
“High inventory at customers is slowing production orders.” (Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components)
“Sales are settling in; Q4 was better than expected.” (Machinery)
“Consumer confidence is low. Could see the entire year being down 20 percent to 30 percent.” (Fabricated Metals)