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ISM semiannual report calls for continued economic growth in 2012

Thursday, December 8, 2011 · Jeff Berman While the economic recovery is showing some encouraging signs of late, it received another one this week in the form of the Institute of Supply Management’s Semiannual Economic Forecast.

ISM November non-manufacturing report shows growth for 24th straight month

Monday, December 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known as the NMI—hit 52 in November, down slightly from October’s 52.9.

ISM November manufacturing report is up nearly 2 points, manufacturing growth remains intact

Friday, December 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman With its primary index—the PMI—showing signs of leveling out in recent months, the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business increased nearly two full percentage points in November to extend the growth streak for economic activity in the…

ISM October non-manufacturing report is nearly identical to September, still growing

Thursday, November 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman Like its companion report focused on manufacturing, growth remained the primary theme for The Institute for Supply Management (ISM)’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which showed growth in non-manufacturing sector grew for the 23rd consecutive month.

ISM October manufacturing report is down from September but showing growth

Thursday, November 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman Although the numbers are showing continued signs of leveling out, the main theme of the October edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing (ISM) Report on Business indicated that growth is still occurring.

Manufacturers are becoming less optimistic about U.S. economy, says Grant Thornton LLP study

Monday, September 26, 2011 · Jeff Berman While manufacturing has been considered a bright spot for the United States economy during of the economic downturn, recent data from consultancy Grant Thornton LLP indicates that manufacturers are losing faith in the growth prospects for the economy.

ISM non-manufacturing data shows growth for the 21st straight month

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 · Jeff Berman As was the case in July, the August edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business outperformed its sister report focused on manufacturing.

ISM August manufacturing report is down slightly from July

Friday, September 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman While manufacturing may be experiencing a bit of a slowdown, the overall numbers in the August edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing (ISM) Report on Business still point to growth.

ISM non-manufacturing data is flat but up for the 20th consecutive month

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known as the NMI—was 52.7 in July, a 0.6 percent decline from June. A reading above 50 represents growth. And even with the sequential decline in the NMI the report showed growth in the non-manufacturing sector…

ISM July manufacturing report is down from June but still showing growth

Monday, August 1, 2011 · Jeff Berman In its July report, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure the manufacturing sector—known as the PMI—was 50.9 percent. This represents a 4.4 percent drop from June’s 55.3 percent.

ISM non-manufacturing data shows growth in May

Monday, June 6, 2011 · Jeff Berman Despite a backdrop of negative jobs reports, sluggish home sales, and cautious consumer spending, the non-manufacturing sector remains in decent shape based on the results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which showed…

Manufacturing: ISM reports sector cooling off after rapid growth through first 4 months of 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman In its May Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure the manufacturing sector—known as the PMI—was 53.5 percent in May, down 6.9 percent from April, marking the first time in 2011 that the PMI did not crack 60.

ISM Semiannual Economic Report cites strong economic output through rest of 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011 · Jeff Berman With both the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business and Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showing strong growth for 23 and 17 months, respectively, it was not surprising that the ISM’s Semiannual Economic Forecast point to continued…

ISM reports sustained manufacturing growth in February

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 · Jeff Berman Momentum in the manufacturing sector is continuing at a strong pace, based on the most recent results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) February Manufacturing Report on Business.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index up for 12th straight month in December

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported today in its December Non-Manufacturing Report on Business that the non-manufacturing sector remained on a growth path for the 12th straight month. The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known at the…