SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : News Links and Chart Links -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Softechie who wrote (5317)1/31/2003 11:19:30 AM
From: Softechie  Respond to of 29602
 
US Chicago Purch Mgmt -2: ISM Index To Be Released Mon

31 Jan 10:10


CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago index
of area business activity rose to 56.0 in January on a seasonally adjusted
basis from a revised 51.7 in December, according to a press release.

In December, the index fell to 51.7 from a revised 55.0 in November.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the manufacturing sector and a
reading below 50 indicates a contraction.

The Chicago survey is watched closely for clues to the index of the Institute
for Supply Management, formally the National Association of Purchasing
Management. The ISM January survey will be released Monday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m.

EST.


(MORE) Dow Jones Newswires
01-31-03 1010ET