ISM Manufacturing PMI
Survey of purchasing managers in the US manufacturing sector. Above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 contraction.
Market Impact
RISING / BULLISH
Manufacturing revival, expectations of profit growth. Tailwind for value stocks.
FALLING / BEARISH
Manufacturing decline, recession fears. Shift to defensive stocks.
Context 2026
Automation via 'Smart Factories' implies 'New Orders' and 'Input Prices (AI Energy Costs)' are gaining importance over employment components.
OmniMetric Relevance
Medium. Used as a 'Confirmation Indicator' to verify traditional business cycles.