United States - ISM Manufacturing PMI
The United States ISM Manufacturing PMI reached 49.1 in September 2025, up from 48.7 in August 2025. This represents a 0.4 percentage point increase and is the highest reading since February 2025. The rise was driven by a production index increase to 51.0. However, new orders fell 2.5 points to 48.9, offsetting production gains. The Prices Paid Index dropped to 61.9, signaling slower inflation. Some respondents cited tariffs and macroeconomic conditions affecting purchasing decisions. United States' record low ISM Manufacturing PMI was 41.7 in April 2020 and record high was 64.7 in March 2021.
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United States - ISM Manufacturing PMI : Definition
The United States ISM Manufacturing PMI surveys purchasing managers on business conditions. It tracks five key components: new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries and inventories. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the manufacturing sector while a reading below 50 signals contraction. The index is calculated based on the results of these surveys.