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Trader’s guide to the Purchasing Managers’ Index

The Purchasing Managers’ Index is a popular formula to measure the monthly economic change in a country’s manufacturing sector. Traders can use it as a leading indicator to foresee economic developments.

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S&P 500 testing 6-week lows as ISM Manufacturing PMI shows price pressures remain

The prices sub-index rose to 51.3 in February, up from 44.5 in January, indicating that manufacturers are paying more for inputs.

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Philly Fed shows risk of slowdown; DXY

The Employment component and the Prices Paid component were big contributors to the weaker print. Could we be seeing the first signs of a slowing jobs market and lower inflation?

July 21, 2022 05:08 PM

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    Is the manufacturing sector telling us something?

    Are these large drops in the manufacturing data indicative of a slowdown ahead in the rest of the economy?

    May 20, 2022 04:22 PM
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      Asian Open: ISM Eases, Fed Hints at Early Taper, RBA Up Next

      ISM manufacturing data tracked China’s PMI lower in July, although it remains at a relatively higher level both historically and compared to China’s manufacturing PMI.

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      Mixed manufacturing data and Powell testimony provides range trading opportunities for traders

      Watch employment data and wages to help determine time frame for Fed tapering

      July 15, 2021 12:49 PM
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        What are economic indicators and why are they important?

        Economic indicators give traders and investors crucial insights into the health of a country’s economy, which can impact the profitability of positions on a range of markets, including forex, stocks and indices. Discover what economic indicators are and 10 popular macro indicators to watch.

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