ISM Manufacturing PMI: Expansion Continues In April
Advisor Perspectives Charts·2026-05-02·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 52.7 in April, unchanged from March and marking the fastest expansion for the index since August 2022.
The latest reading was lower than the 53.1 forecast and is the index's fourth straight month in expansion territory.
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By Jennifer Nash
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 52.7 in April, unchanged from March and marking the fastest expansion for the index since August 2022. The latest reading was lower than