ISM: Vækst i ordreindgang til serviceindustri falder

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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in March for the 87th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest NonManufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The NMI® registered 55.2 percent. This represents continued growth in the non-manufacturing sector at a slower rate.

The New Orders Index registered 58.9 percent, 2.3 percentage points lower than the reading of 61.2 percent in February. The Employment Index decreased 3.6 percentage points in March to 51.6 percent from the February reading of 55.2 percent. The Prices Index decreased 4.2 percentage points from the February reading of 57.7 percent to 53.5 percent.

The majority of respondents’ comments indicate a positive outlook on business conditions and the overall economy. There were several comments about the uncertainty of future government policies on health care, trade and immigration, and the potential impact on business. The 15 non-manufacturing industries reporting growth in March — listed in order — are:

Management of Companies & Support Services; Utilities; Wholesale Trade; Mining; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodation & Food Services; Retail Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Transportation & Warehousing; Construction; Finance & Insurance; Other Services✣; and Public Administration.