The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) surprisingly rose for a third month in December to a nearly four-year high of 60.0 from 56.1, indicating that business activity is growing at a faster clip. A breakdown of the index shows that prices, production, new orders, and employment have all been on the rise, providing a more optimistic view of activity than various measures of manufacturing sector activity, such as the Dallas Fed and Richmond Fed reports. Ultimately, this suggests that the services sector is leading the way to US economic recovery. By DailyFX.com
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Chicago PMI Surprisingly Rises to Nearly 4-Year High
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) surprisingly rose for a third month in December to a nearly four-year high of 60.0 from 56.1, indicating that business activity is growing at a faster clip. A breakdown of the index shows that prices, production, new orders, and employment have all been on the rise, providing a more optimistic view of activity than various measures of manufacturing sector activity, such as the Dallas Fed and Richmond Fed reports. Ultimately, this suggests that the services sector is leading the way to US economic recovery. By DailyFX.com
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