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• Preview: August Chicago PMI Posted:28/08/2009 21:15 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠August Chicago PMI is expected at 48.5 after rising to 43.4 from 39.9 in June Chicago PMI is expected to post its fourth consecutive monthly improvement in August and is expected to rise to its highest level since last September, which was the last time the index came in above 50. The index has experienced a steep rate of improvement from a reading of 31.4 in March, reflecting the lowest level since 1980.
  The August index should receive a boost from the governmentâs cash for âclunkersâ program. Auto manufacturers in the Midwest will likely have seen a considerable increase in activity following restructuring over the past several months.
  Recent increases in the sub-indices for New Orders, Shipments, Employment, and deliveries combined with a drop in the Inventories Index all point to another positive month for the headline data.
  ⢠August Empire Fed Mfg Index: 12.1 from -0.6 in July
  ⢠August Philly Fed: 4.2 from -7.5 prior
  ⢠July Chicago PMI New Orders: 48 from 41.6 in June
  ⢠July Chicago PMI Shipments: 43.3 from 39.3 prior
  ⢠July Chicago PMI Employment: 35.3 from 28.9 prior
  ⢠July Chicago PMI Deliveries: 49.6 from 43.1 prior
  ⢠July Chicago PMI Inventories: 25.4 from 34.2 prior
  
• Preview: March Chicago PMIPosted:14/07/2009 0:37 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠March Chicago PMI is expected to improve to 35 from 34.2 in February March Chicago PMI is expected to reveal modest improvement for the 2nd consecutive month after slipping to its lowest level since Mar-82 in January. Risk is slanted heavily towards the downside as depressed conditions still plague the manufacturing landscape. Chicago PMI sub-indices were relatively flat in February, save for the Employment Index, which fell to 26.2 from 34.8 prior, and the Inventories Index which fell to 33 from 28 prior. The March Prices Paid index is likely to remain subdued again. Other major manufacturing indices in March have been mixed, suggesting a flat reading for March Chicago PMI. Related data: ⢠March Empire State Mfg Index: -38.23 vs. -34.65 prior ⢠March Philly Fed Index: -35 vs. -41.3 prior ⢠March ISM Mfg Index: 35.5 vs. 35.8 prior
• Preview: March Chicago PMI Posted:13/07/2009 16:05 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠March Chicago PMI is expected to improve to 35 from 34.2 in February March Chicago PMI is expected to reveal modest improvement for the 2nd consecutive month after slipping to its lowest level since Mar-82 in January. Risk is slanted heavily towards the downside as depressed conditions still plague the manufacturing landscape. Chicago PMI sub-indices were relatively flat in February, save for the Employment Index, which fell to 26.2 from 34.8 prior, and the Inventories Index which fell to 33 from 28 prior. The March Prices Paid index is likely to remain subdued again. Other major manufacturing indices in March have been mixed, suggesting a flat reading for March Chicago PMI. Related data: ⢠March Empire State Mfg Index: -38.23 vs. -34.65 prior ⢠March Philly Fed Index: -35 vs. -41.3 prior ⢠March ISM Mfg Index: 35.5 vs. 35.8 prior
• Preview: February Chicago PMIPosted:12/07/2009 18:17 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠February Chicago PMI is expected to fall to 31 from 33.3 in January February Chicago PMI is expected to slip to its lowest level since 1982 as continued weakness across nearly all goods-producing sectors have shown few signs of abating. Recent declines in new orders, shipments and employment indicates further retrenchment in manufacturing , though declines in the price paid index provide a marginal glimmer of hope. Related data: ⢠January New Orders Index: 30.7 vs. 31.5 prior ⢠January Shipments: 29.7 vs. 32.4 ⢠January Employment: 34.8 vs. 39.2 ⢠January Prices Paid: 39.8 32.7 ⢠February Empire Fed Index: -34.65 vs. -22.2 prior ⢠February Philly Fed Index: -41.3 vs. -24.3 ⢠January ISM Manufacturing: 35.6 vs. 32.9 prior
• Preview: February Chicago PMI Posted:12/07/2009 16:28 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠February Chicago PMI is expected to fall to 31 from 33.3 in January February Chicago PMI is expected to slip to its lowest level since 1982 as continued weakness across nearly all goods-producing sectors have shown few signs of abating. Recent declines in new orders, shipments and employment indicates further retrenchment in manufacturing , though declines in the price paid index provide a marginal glimmer of hope. Related data: ⢠January New Orders Index: 30.7 vs. 31.5 prior ⢠January Shipments: 29.7 vs. 32.4 ⢠January Employment: 34.8 vs. 39.2 ⢠January Prices Paid: 39.8 32.7 ⢠February Empire Fed Index: -34.65 vs. -22.2 prior ⢠February Philly Fed Index: -41.3 vs. -24.3 ⢠January ISM Manufacturing: 35.6 vs. 32.9 prior
• Preview: January Chicago PMIPosted:14/07/2009 8:13 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠January Chicago PMI is expected to fall marginally to 34 from 35.1 in December Chicago PMI is expected to slip following a modest December rebound after a November reading that was the worst since â82. Conditions in the manufacturing sector have remained under considerable duress via further demand deterioration and continued credit market strife. The January data contains sizable downside risk, though anticipated declines in the prices paid index could provide modest glimmer of hope in an otherwise miserable month for the manufacturing sector. Related data: ⢠January Empire Fed Index: -22.2 vs. -27.88 prior ⢠January Philly Fed Index: -24.3 vs. -36.1 prior ⢠December ISM Manufacturing Index: 32.9 vs. 36.6 prior ⢠December Industrial Production: -2% vs. -1.3% prior ⢠December Capacity Utilization: 73.6% vs. 75.2% prior
• Preview: January Chicago PMI Posted:10/07/2009 16:41 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  ⢠January Chicago PMI is expected to fall marginally to 34 from 35.1 in December Chicago PMI is expected to slip following a modest December rebound after a November reading that was the worst since â82. Conditions in the manufacturing sector have remained under considerable duress via further demand deterioration and continued credit market strife. The January data contains sizable downside risk, though anticipated declines in the prices paid index could provide modest glimmer of hope in an otherwise miserable month for the manufacturing sector. Related data: ⢠January Empire Fed Index: -22.2 vs. -27.88 prior ⢠January Philly Fed Index: -24.3 vs. -36.1 prior ⢠December ISM Manufacturing Index: 32.9 vs. 36.6 prior ⢠December Industrial Production: -2% vs. -1.3% prior ⢠December Capacity Utilization: 73.6% vs. 75.2% prior
• Preview: October Chicago PMIPosted:11/07/2009 16:39 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  * October Chicago PMI is expected to fall to 47 following a 56.7 reading in September October Chicago PMI is expected to plunge into recessionary territory, as across the board deterioration in the latest round of major manufacturing surveys shows the clearly negative impact of the financial market meltdown. Economic turbulence resulting from the credit market seizure has been widespread, it remains to be seen how much this will impact manufacturing in the Chicago region; which has enjoyed a modest upward trend for nearly the entire year. A majority of components in October Chigago PMI are likely to show significant declines, especially for new orders and shipments. The prices paid index is likely to decline marginally, and may reflect the only bright spot in the October report. Related data: * The October Empire Fed Index fell to -24.6 from -7.4 in September * The October Philly Fed Index plummeted to -37.5 from 3.8 prior * The September ISM Manufacturing Index fell to 43.5 from 49.9 in September
• Preview: October Chicago PMI Posted:13/07/2009 18:41 GMT by NeedToKnowNews
  • October Chicago PMI is expected to fall to 47 following a 56.7 reading in September

  October Chicago PMI is expected to plunge into recessionary territory, as across the board deterioration in the latest round of major manufacturing surveys shows the clearly negative impact of the financial market meltdown. Economic turbulence resulting from the credit market seizure has been widespread, it remains to be seen how much this will impact manufacturing in the Chicago region; which has enjoyed a modest upward trend for nearly the entire year. A majority of components in October Chigago PMI are likely to show significant declines, especially for new orders and shipments. The prices paid index is likely to decline marginally, and may reflect the only bright spot in the October report. Related data:

  • The October Empire Fed Index fell to -24.6 from -7.4 in September

  • The October Philly Fed Index plummeted to -37.5 from 3.8 prior

  • The September ISM Manufacturing Index fell to 43.5 from 49.9 in September