U.S. Manufacturing Sector Continues to Expand
08/03/2010
"The ISM report shows that manufacturing activity is in the middle of the index's growth range. Manufacturing activity is decelerating but the pace of growth is slowing from a rapid pace," said Daniel J. Meckstroth, Chief Economist for the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI.
A rebound in consumer purchases of big-ticket items is leading production activity. Production is now being driven more by high-tech, equipment investment, and exports than by a swing in inventory.
"A reorientation of the U.S. economy more towards investment and exports is a positive direction," Meckstroth added.
"Surprisingly, the ISM report suggests that manufacturers are planning to add more workers. The increase in standard hours and overtime hours has allowed industrial firms to post strong growth without adding many workers; the ISM employment index indicates manufacturing firms plan to aggressively add people. Overall, the ISM report was very positive and is a relatively robust start to the second half of the year."
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