Norbert Ore Following Quotations

This is the sixth month of decline following 22 consecutive months of growth, ... The overall picture in November is one of faster decline in manufacturing activity.

The manufacturing sector continued to contract in September, ... This is the fourth month of decline following 22 consecutive months of growth. While both Production and New Orders grew in September, the PMI was influenced negatively by declines in the Inventories and Employment Indexes.

The manufacturing sector continued to contract in October, ... This is the fifth month of decline following 22 consecutive months of growth. While production grew in October, the new orders index declined significantly and signals a continuing softness that could carry into the fourth quarter.