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January Manufacturing ISM Report: PMI at 50.7% (+2.3%)

Posted on February 1, 2008 by John Rutledge

(February 1, 2008) – The January Manufacturing ISM Report showed a 2.3% increase in the PMI to 50.7%, indicating the manufacturing sector strengthened during January. This suggests slow but positive growth, based on significant increases in production, new orders and … Continue reading →

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December Personal Income +0.5%; Disposable Personal Income +0.5%

Posted on January 31, 2008 by John Rutledge

(January 31, 2008) – The December Personal Income and Outlays Report, released today, shows that personal income increased $55.1 billion, or 0.5 percent, and disposable personal income (DPI) increased $47.5 billion, or 0.5 percent. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $23.5 … Continue reading →

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