Estados Unidos - PMI manufacturero

The IHS Markit Flash US Manufacturing PMI edged down to 52.5 in December of 2019 from 52.6 in November, matching market expectations. Figures pointed to a small deceleration of factory activity from a seven-month high seen last month. Although the reading was one of the strongest in 2019 it remained below levels seen in 2018. However, business expectations for the year ahead improved, amid reduced fears over trade wars and more favorable financial conditions.

The IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI was revised up to 52.6 in November of 2019 from a preliminary of 52.2 and 51.3 in October. The reading pointed to the strongest expansion in factory activity in seven months, supported by quicker expansions in production and new orders, with both domestic and foreign client demand strengthening. Business confidence remained historically muted, however, as global economic uncertainty continued to weigh on expectations.

The IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in November 2019 from 51.3 in the previous month and beating market expectations of 51.5, a flash estimate showed. The latest reading pointed to the steepest expansion in the factory sector since April, as output increased at the fastest pace in ten months amid strong client demand.

The IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI was revised lower to 51.3 in October 2019 from a preliminary estimate of 51.5 and compared to the previous month's 51.1. The latest reading remained consistent with a modest improvement in the health of the manufacturing sector, as output and new order growth rates accelerated to six-month highs and employment rose at the quickest pace since May.

The IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in October 2019 from 51.1 in the previous month and beating market expectations of 50.7, a preliminary estimate showed. The latest reading pointed to the strongest expansion in factory activity since April, as output, new orders and employment increased at a faster pace.

The IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI was revised slightly higher to 51.1 in September 2019 from a preliminary 51.0 and compared to the previous month's ten-year low of 50.3. The latest reading was the highest since April, but still signaled a modest overall improvement in manufacturing sector business conditions. The quarterly average indicated the worst performance across the sector since the same period in 2009.