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OCTOBER 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.2% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.2% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.2 A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 percent, up 0.5

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MAY 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The April Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.1 The PMI® was at 47.1% in March, up from 46.3%

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JUNE 3, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.7 Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.7

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JULY 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 48.5% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 48.5% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.5 A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 percent , 3.9

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The November Manufacturing PMI® registered 49 percent , 1.2 The Manufacturing PMI® figure is the lowest since May 2020, when it registered 43.5 (Posted with permission).

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APRIL 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 50.3% March 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

bloomberg.com) Business John Kay, "Apple is the epitome of the “hollow corporation”; it is less a manufacturer than a coordinator of activities mostly undertaken by others." nytimes.com) Native Hawaiians are moving to the mainland to get ahead economically. noemamag.com) Society NAFTA was a hinge on which the American economy pivoted.

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JULY 19, 2024

(wsj.com) Economics Q2 GDP is tracking around 2%. manufacturing economy that are booming. carsongroup.com) Political partisanship is working its way into real economic data. ft.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: harsh economic truths. calculatedriskblog.com) Is it even possible to weaken the U.S.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Fed's Beige Book On balance, economic activity was little changed in nearly all Districts since early September , though two Districts reported modest growth. Most Districts reported declining manufacturing activity.

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MAY 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. April 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April after one month of expansion following 16 consecutive months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

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MARCH 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.8% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.8% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.8 A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 in January.

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JULY 3, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The June Manufacturing PMI® registered 46 percent , 0.9 emphasis added This suggests manufacturing contracted in June. (Posted with permission). The PMI® was at 46.0%

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Fed's Beige Book A majority of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts reported little or no change in economic activity since the prior Beige Book period. Contacts from nearly all Districts reported decreases in manufacturing activity. Of the four Districts that differed, three reported modest growth and one reported a moderate decline.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 49.1 A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 in December.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.7 A Manufacturing PMI® above 48.7 in October.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On balance, economic activity slowed since the previous report , with four Districts reporting modest growth, two indicating conditions were flat to slightly down, and six noting slight declines in activity. Manufacturing activity was mixed, and manufacturers' outlooks weakened. Travel and tourism activity was generally healthy.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

March 1: ISM Manufacturing ISM manufacturing stays in contraction The ISM manufacturing index is expected to see a slight uptick in February but should remain in contractionary territory. Under normal circumstances, January’s spending would be celebrated as a sign of robust consumer activity and continued economic expansion.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.7 A Manufacturing PMI® above 48.7 in September.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.6% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.6% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The August Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.6 (Posted with permission). Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M.,

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JUNE 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The May Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.9 The PMI® was at 46.9% in May, down from 47.1%

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APRIL 10, 2023

The ISM manufacturing and services surveys both fell, with manufacturing falling further into contraction and services nearing contraction. The new orders components in both surveys provide evidence of weakening economic demand, and the surveys are consistent with a slowing economy. What we’re watching this week: (pg.

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APRIL 3, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.3% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.3% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The March Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.3 (Posted with permission). The PMI® was at 46.3%

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Deloitte has released a promising forecast for India’s economic growth. The government actively supports manufacturing sector growth. Therefore, these factors work together to drive economic progress. First, the manufacturing sector shows remarkable expansion. The manufacturing sector also shows promise with 76.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The August Manufacturing PMI® registered 52.8 (Posted with permission). The PMI® was at 52.8%

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APRIL 8, 2024

marketwatch.com) How India could help drive global economic growth. bonddad.blogspot.com) Where the manufacturing economy stands. (on.ft.com) European companies are coming around to stock buybacks. bloomberg.com) Economy The employment economy is humming along. econbrowser.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: elder finances.

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MARCH 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.7% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 47.7% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The February Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.7 (Posted with permission). in January.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Most Districts indicated little to no change in economic activity since the September report. Manufacturing activity was mixed, although contacts across multiple Districts noted an improving outlook for the sector. emphasis added The beige book reports have shown far less economic growth in Q3 than the key economic indicators.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Flash US Manufacturing Output Index at 47.2 Flash US Manufacturing PMI at 47.6 Lower output was seen across both manufacturing and service sectors amid increasingly steep downturns in demand. The fall in backlogs of work was the sharpest in two-and-ahalf years, with manufacturers reporting the steeper decline in work-in-hand.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

India’s growing geopolitical importance and push towards manufacturing are key drivers. As it does so, it will play a crucial role in India’s economic growth story. The post Can Investment Banking be India’s Next Big Economic Driver? Looking ahead, the sector is poised for further growth.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

(econbrowser.com) Any economic slowdown is coming with consumers in pretty good shape. mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Economic activity continues to shift toward these four Sunbelt cities. nytimes.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. ft.com) How this manufacturer is making a four-day workweek work. npr.org)

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APRIL 9, 2024

(cnbc.com) Global Japan is trying to rebuild its chip manufacturing sector. wsj.com) Economy State coincident indicators show continued economic strength. nytimes.com) Russia is illegally holding Ukrainians in Crimea. vanityfair.com) How Starlink boxes are ending up all over the world including in the hands of Russian forces.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 50.9% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 50.9% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The September Manufacturing PMI® registered 50.9 (Posted with permission). Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M.,

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The ISM manufacturing index indicated contraction. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.4% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 46.4% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The July Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.4 (Posted with permission). The PMI® was at 46.4%

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JUNE 13, 2023

Coming off the blowout jobs report and the debt ceiling agreement, last week was a slower week for economic data. Given the Fed’s guidance, we expect them to hold rates unchanged on Wednesday, but retain a hawkish bias which opens the door to a July rate hike if economic activity and namely inflation do not cool sufficiently.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion. From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 50.2% From ISM: Manufacturing PMI® at 50.2% Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The October Manufacturing PMI® registered 50.2 (Posted with permission). The PMI® was at 50.2%

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DECEMBER 31, 2023

nytimes.com) Economy The economic graph of 2023. bonddad.blogspot.com) The American manufacturing economy is bumping along. wsj.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. (bbc.com) Belarus is complicit in the abduction of Ukrainian children. npr.org) Human population may soon peak.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

The key economic reports this week are September New and Existing Home sales. For manufacturing, the Richmond and Kansas City Fed manufacturing surveys will be released this week. -- Monday, October 21st -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, October 22nd -- 10:00 AM: Richmond Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for October.

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