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== Developments in U.S Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) == | == Developments in U.S Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) == | ||
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On February 21 2022, S&P Global announced that February U.S. PMI Composite came in 50.2 versus 47.5 consensus and 46.8 in January. This ended the seven months of the index coming below the 50 mark that seperates contraction and expansion. Both the service and manufacturing PMI also saw growth. Service PMI grew from 46.8 in January to 50.5, above the consensus estimate of 47.2. On the other hand, Manufacturing PMI came in 47.8 versus 47.1 consensus and 46.9 in January. Similarly, the measure of prices paid by businesses for inputs declined to 60.6 in February from a final reading of 63.0 in January<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-business-activity-rebounds-eight-150453541.html</ref>. | On February 21 2022, S&P Global announced that February U.S. PMI Composite came in 50.2 versus 47.5 consensus and 46.8 in January. This ended the seven months of the index coming below the 50 mark that seperates contraction and expansion. Both the service and manufacturing PMI also saw growth. Service PMI grew from 46.8 in January to 50.5, above the consensus estimate of 47.2. On the other hand, Manufacturing PMI came in 47.8 versus 47.1 consensus and 46.9 in January. Similarly, the measure of prices paid by businesses for inputs declined to 60.6 in February from a final reading of 63.0 in January<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-business-activity-rebounds-eight-150453541.html</ref>. | ||