The Housing Chronicles Blog: Manufacturing sector index mostly flat in May; pricing pressure slowing

Monday, June 5, 2017

Manufacturing sector index mostly flat in May; pricing pressure slowing

The May PMI® registered 54.9 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the April reading of 54.8 percent. The slowing of pricing pressure, especially in basic commodities, should have a positive impact on margins and buying policies as this moderation moves up the value chain.

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