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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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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
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.
Trump tax pledge & UK manufacturing boost markets
Trump’s tax pledge Just a few words from Trump was enough to put the Trump Trade well and truly back on the map. In a […]
Strong start to 2017; a year with plenty of risk ahead
European political risk 2017 A positive start as the markets are in “back to school” mode after the Christmas break, with the FTSE popping higher; […]
S&P 500 on shaky footing as growth concerns mount
The global stock markets have begun the month of September on a downbeat note. Equity markets in Asia fell across the board overnight and European […]
