ISM Services April
ISM Services Apr 52 vs prior 49.6 Full Report
Inside the number: snapping three straight months of contraction. Employment rising 50.8 vs 46.9, however,
new orders falling 50.1 vs 50.2; business activity falling 50.9 vs 52.2;
Prices paid rising 72 vs 70.8. New Export orders contracting 48.5 vs 55.
"The financial services sector continues to deal with global economic conditions that are impacting not only revenue and earnings, but also buying and sourcing strategies." (Finance & Insurance)
"There is a general push by many suppliers to increase prices (by as much as 5 to 10%) based upon the market pressures of fuels and energy."(Health Care & Social Assistance)
Inside the number: snapping three straight months of contraction. Employment rising 50.8 vs 46.9, however,
new orders falling 50.1 vs 50.2; business activity falling 50.9 vs 52.2;
Prices paid rising 72 vs 70.8. New Export orders contracting 48.5 vs 55.
"The financial services sector continues to deal with global economic conditions that are impacting not only revenue and earnings, but also buying and sourcing strategies." (Finance & Insurance)
"There is a general push by many suppliers to increase prices (by as much as 5 to 10%) based upon the market pressures of fuels and energy."(Health Care & Social Assistance)
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