Economy

September 2, 2014
ISM Reports PMI at Rate Highest In 3 Years
Written by Sandy Williams
The August ISM Purchasing Manufacturing Index increased 1.9 points to a reading of 59.0, its highest reading since March 2011. Survey respondents report business is strong but expressed concern over geopolitical issues.
New orders and production each increased 3.3 percent to 66.7 and 64.5, respectively. The new orders index was the highest seen since April 2004 when it registered 67.1 percent.


