US ISM Non-Manufacturing

Actual

Consensus

Previous

43.7

42.5

40.8

  • The ISM non-Manufacturing index shows business conditions in the US non-manufacturing sector. 
  • The services sector contracted again in April for the seventh straight month but showed signs that the pace is slowing. 
  • The ISM improved 43.7% from 40.8% in March. 
  • Readings under 50% indicates that most firms surveyed still think business conditions are still getting worst. 
  • 7 of 18 industries were growing in April.
  • New orders index improved to 47% from 38.8%
  • Employment improved to 37% from 32.3%

Source: Marketwatch & FX Street

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