Podcasts about purchasing managers index

Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the results of their Purchasing Managers Index from the Manufacturing sector and the Services sector; Kevin has the details. The National Association of Realtors released the May Existing Home Sales report; Kevin discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the data into perspective. Oil and gas prices reacts no oil supply disruption yet from the U.S. attack on Iran, rumors of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz supply route, a attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and pressure from President Trump to oil producers to keep prices low

Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the results of their Purchasing Managers Index from the Manufacturing sector and the Services sector; Kevin has the details. The National Association of Realtors released the May Existing Home Sales report; Kevin discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the data into perspective. Oil and gas prices reacts no oil supply disruption yet from the U.S. attack on Iran, rumors of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz supply route, a attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and pressure from President Trump to oil producers to keep prices low

Trucking executives attending the Truckload Carriers Association's Truckload 2025 conference share their opinions, thoughts and outlook on the trucking industry in 2025, Kevin has the details and offers his thoughts and insights. S&P Global has published its flash Purchasing Managers Index for the U.S., Kevin digs into the data. Kevin offers his insights into the factors affecting oil and gas prices today. 

Trucking executives attending the Truckload Carriers Association's Truckload 2025 conference share their opinions, thoughts and outlook on the trucking industry in 2025, Kevin has the details and offers his thoughts and insights. S&P Global has published its flash Purchasing Managers Index for the U.S., Kevin digs into the data. Kevin offers his insights into the factors affecting oil and gas prices today. 

In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the current sentiment in the market, contrasting consumer sentiment with investor sentiment amid economic uncertainty. They explore the implications of bearish investor attitudes and the potential for a recession and reflect on the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy. The conversation also highlights key economic indicators to watch in the coming week, including retail sales and Fed decisions.Then, Liz Ann speaks with Kevin Gordon about the overall economic landscape, focusing on recession indicators, labor market dynamics, and the recent earnings season. They explore the implications of tariff policies on business confidence and the challenges companies face in providing guidance, given the uncertainty. Kathy and Liz Ann also discuss the data and economic indicators they will be watching in the coming week, including the upcoming FOMC meeting.On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting. If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You can request a prospectus by calling 800-435-4000. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy.Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions.All names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index measures newspaper coverage of policy-related economic uncertainty, the number of federal tax code provisions set to expire, and disagreement among economic forecasters.  https://www.policyuncertainty.com/index.htmlISM is the Institute for Supply Management.PMI is the Purchasing Managers Index.(0325-5PME)

August employment data show a labour market that is continuing to cool, but not at an alarming rate. The three Federal Reserve officials spoke last week all hinted the impending rate cut cycle could be an aggressive one. But the futures market is still pricing a higher chance of a 25 basis point cut than a 50 basis point one at next week's meeting. Most political analysts expect Vice President Harris to fare less well than former President Trump in this week's debate, so there is more upside for her. But for the first time, renowned political statistician Nate Silver's Electoral College model puts Trump ahead of Harris.

In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the Purchasing Managers Index, the Fed's Beige Book, the Employment Situation, rate cuts, and the energy market. Speakers: Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerRajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed IncomeStephen Hoedt, Head of Equities 01:45 – The Institute for Supply Management Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data was released highlighting the manufacturing industry being in a contractionary environment, while the services industry has been in an expansionary environment for the past 48 months 02:26 – The Federal Reserve's Beige Book came out Wednesday, in advance of the upcoming FOMC meeting, specifying economic activity grew slightly in 3 of the 12 districts, while 9 of the 12 reported flat or declining activity03:32 – The Employment Situation summarized data for two key elements: the unemployment rate for August came in at 4.2%, down 0.1% from July. In addition, total non-farm payroll employment increased by 142,000 from the previous month, yet it was still below expectations and included downward revisions for the prior two months of 86,00004:32 – Comments on the Employment Situation report and its mixed results as payrolls and unemployment data differed from expectations07:04 – Based on the Employment Situation data, it seems without a doubt a 25-50 basis point rate cut will happen at this month's Fed meeting11:06 – Remarks on the energy market and its role in the equities market 16:52 - Final comments highlighting the recent Key Wealth National Call and where you can obtain the replayAdditional ResourcesKey Questions: When the Fed Cuts Rates, Should Investors Cut Their Exposure to Stocks | Key Private BankKey Questions | Key Private BankSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterEconomic & Market ResearchWeekly Investment BriefFollow us on LinkedIn

Kevin looks at the Fleet Intel Report Qtr. 2 Driver Pay Trend Tracker Report. Huge shipping company files for Chapter 11. Where have all the hurricanes gone? How the possible restart of Libyan crude oil production and exports, the weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, the expected increase in the U.S. Summer driving season failure to materialize, and the sluggish European economy are affecting oil prices.

Kevin looks at the Fleet Intel Report Qtr. 2 Driver Pay Trend Tracker Report. Huge shipping company files for Chapter 11. Where have all the hurricanes gone? How the possible restart of Libyan crude oil production and exports, the weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, the expected increase in the U.S. Summer driving season failure to materialize, and the sluggish European economy are affecting oil prices.

The first indicators that say something about how the economy performed in July were announced yesterday and it looks like a turning point at the beginning of the third quarter. ABSA and the Bureau of Economic Research's Purchasing Managers Index is back above 50 points and there has been a small increase in new vehicle sales. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

Last week saw a significant trading volume spike due to Friday's “triple witching” event and annual index rebalancing, with $5.5 trillion in options expiring. The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, setting its 31st record high of 2024, despite modest profit-taking in tech stocks which left the Nasdaq Composite unchanged. Economic indicators painted a picture of a steady but slowing economy, highlighted by soft retail sales, existing home sales, and the Purchasing Managers Index. Notably, a dovish shift in Fed rhetoric emerged, with officials like Neel Kashkari and Adriana Kugler pointing to easing inflation and economic slowdown. This dovish drift aligns with similar moves by foreign central banks, which have either achieved their inflation targets or started easing policies. Looking ahead, the financial markets are keenly anticipating Friday's PCE price index release, a critical inflation gauge favored by the Fed, with expectations of a 2.6% year-over-year increase. The information provided in this commentary is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security, product, or brokerage service. The information is not intended to be used as the basis for investment decisions, nor should the information be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of any investor. This commentary is presented to illustrate examples of the securities that North Star Investment Management Corporation and/or its affiliates ("North Star") may have bought for client accounts and the diversity of markets in which North Star Investments may invest, and may not be representative of current or future investments. You should not assume that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product made reference to directly or indirectly in this commentary will be profitable or will be equal to any corresponding performance levels that might be indicated. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments in securities involve risks including the possible loss of the principal invested. North Star and others associated with it, including employees, may have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned or indirectly referenced in this commentary. North Star may buy, sell or hold these securities in proprietary or client accounts. North Star will not be providing regular updates or advising you of any changes in the views expressed herein. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation and needs before investing in any security. Tax considerations, commissions, fees and other costs should be carefully evaluated with one's investment and/or tax advisors. Information provided is obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but North Star cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information. This material may not be reproduced, distributed or transmitted to any other person in whole or in part without the prior written consent of North Star. A copy of North Star Investment Management Corporation's Form ADV Brochure, Privacy Notice and Business Continuity Plan summary can be obtained by calling 312-580-0900.

UK inflation expectations continue to ease with the Citi/YouGov inflation tracker for May showing a decline to 3.1%, ahead of expectations and the lowest since July 2021. The Bank of England's ("BOE") Decision Maker Panel survey indicated steady short-term inflation expectations but noted a potential stall in the disinflationary process. Encouragingly, wage growth expectations fell, which could reduce inflationary pressures. The British Chamber of Commerce revised growth forecasts upward, but anticipates inflation to remain above the BOE's target in the medium term. The British Chamber of Commerce also projects modest BOE rate cuts with the key Bank Rate being at 4.75% by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, Purchasing Managers Index data showed the services sector continues to support economic expansion, and the manufacturing sector expanded at its quickest pace in over two years...Stocks featured:B&M European Value Retail, Hollywood Bowl Group and Ninety OneTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investors in credit markets pay close attention to the latest economic data. Our head of Corporate Credit Research explains why they should be less focused on the newest numbers and more focused on whether and how those numbers are changing.--------Transcript--------Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan Stanley. Along with my colleagues bringing you a variety of perspectives, I'll be talking about trends across the global investment landscape, and how we put those ideas together. It's Friday, February 9th at 2pm in London.Almost every week, investors are confronted with a host of economic data. A perennial question hovers over each release: should we focus more on the level of that particular economic indicator; or its rate of change. In many cases, we find that the rate of change is more important for credit. If so, recent data has brought some encouraging developments with surveys of US Manufacturing, as well as bank lending.I'm mindful that the concept of “economic data” is about as abstract as you can get. So let's dig into those specific manufacturing and lending releases. Every quarter, the Federal Reserve conducts what is known as their Senior Loan Officer [Opinion] Survey, where they ask senior loan officers – at banks – about how they're doing their lending. The most recent release showed that more officers are tightening their lending standards than easing them. But the balance between the two is actually getting a little better, or looser, than last quarter. So, should we care more about the fact that lending standards are tight? Or that they're getting a little less tight than before?Or consider the Purchasing Managers Index, or PMI, from the Institute of Supply Management. This is a survey of purchasing managers at American manufacturers, asking them about business conditions. The latest readings show conditions are still weaker than normal. But things are getting better, and have improved over the last six months.In both cases, if we look back at history, the rate of change of the indicator has mattered more. As a credit investor, you've preferred tight credit conditions that are getting better versus easy credit that's getting worse. You've preferred weaker manufacturing activity that's inflecting higher instead of strong conditions that are softening. In that sense, at least for credit, recent readings of both of these indicators are a good thing – all else equal.But why do we get this result? Why, in many cases, does the rate of change matter more than the level?There are many different possibilities, and we'd stress this is far from an iron rule. But one explanation could be that markets tend to be quite aware of conditions and forward looking. In that sense, the level of the data at any given point in time is more widely expected; less of a surprise, and less likely to move the market.But the rate of change can – and we'd stress can – offer some insight into where the data might be headed. That future is less known. And thus anything that gives a hint of where things are headed is more likely to not already be reflected in current prices. No rule applies in all situations. But for credit, when in doubt, root for a positive rate of change.Thanks for listening. Subscribe to Thoughts on the Market on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, and leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you.

In this week's episode of the Macrocast, hosts Ylan Mui, John Fagan, and Brendan Walsh decode the latest jobs report, a surprising addition of 199,000 jobs with healthcare and government hiring leading the charge. Yet, they also investigate the sectors experiencing a slowdown, like wholesale and retail trade. In the face of a booming job market and the Fed's cautious stance, there seems to be an undercurrent of pessimism.Ylan, John, and Brendan also discuss the Biden administration's economic actions and recent fiscal expenditures, including the bipartisan infrastructure bill—specifically, their impact on the economic landscape and public sentiment. Our hosts are looking forward to the week ahead in finance, which includes a Fed rendezvous, the retail sales announcement, the inflation numbers reveal, and the global Purchasing Managers Index data release.

In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into the the Purchasing Managers Index report, the JOLTS report, the Employment Situation, the yield curve, and our 2024 economic and market outlook. Speakers:Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerRajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed IncomeStephen Hoedt, Head of Equities01:36 – The Purchasing Managers Index report showed the Services sector of the economy has continued to expand throughout November, for the eleventh consecutive month.02:06 – The JOLTS report revealed a drop in job openings from 9.4 million in September to 8.7 million in October.06:01 – Reports, like JOLTS and the Employment report, indicate the jobs market is cooling, causing volatility in the yield curve amidst the backdrop of Fed policy.09:45 – As the market believes economic growth will continue to increase, we suspect earnings will be pushed higher into next year.12:19 – Final comments from the team on their 2024 economic and market outlook.Additional Resources:Books for Your 2023 Holiday Reading | Key Private BankKey Questions | Key Private BankKey Private Bank Investment Brief | Key Private BankSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterEconomic & Market ResearchWeekly Investment BriefFollow us on LinkedIn

Ireland's manufacturing sector has been in the doldrums for a few months and that was confirmed again today with the AIB purchasing managers index registering yet another month of decline. While that is in line with our European peers, strangely employment in the sector continues to grow. Manufacturing is dominated by the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Ireland and accounts for roughly 10% of Irish GDP. Oliver Mangan the Chief Economist with AIB joined Joe this morning on the show.

Economic Growth There's been a lot of recent talk about a pending recession or an economic slowdown, so we wanted to go over a recent report showing economic activity in the US. The report indicates that the economy is growing at the fastest pace in 13 months. The Purchasing Managers Index deposit outlook is a […] The post Blessings and Markets first appeared on Fi Plan Partners.

The composite Purchasing Managers Index which shows the output for the manufacturing and services sectors combined climbed further away from contraction last month, reaching 54.9 after a reading of 53.9 in March. This places the threat of a recession firmly in the rearview mirror for the Government and should allow the Bank of England to continue to concentrate on bringing inflation down, closer to its target of 2%. The Monetary Policy Committee meets next week with a decision on short-term interest rates to be announced on Thursday. The PMIs are becoming a further economic indicator for analysts and the data for the construction sector will be published later this morning. The expectation is for the sector to stay in expansive territory, but the data reflect the difficulties in this sector which is a vital component of the nascent recovery that the economy is experiencing. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

The UAE private sector saw its sharpest rise in new business in a year and a half last month, that's according to new PMI data. Economist Daniel Richards gave his reaction. Plus, Brandy Scott is down at ATM 2023 and speak to Emirates Airline President Tim Clark saying financial results are “exceptionally good this year”. And, its earning season - oil and gas giant BP has reported strong profits for the beginning of the year as energy prices remain high. We get the thoughts of energy expert Sean Evers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Ansel Lindner and Christian Keroles Fed Watch is a macro podcast with a clear contrarian thesis of a deflationary breakdown of the financial system leading to bitcoin adoption. We question narratives and schools of thought, and try to form new understanding. Each episode we use current events to question mainstream and bitcoin narratives across the globe, with an emphasis on central banks and currencies.  Find all charts and links at bitcoinandmarkets.com/fed139 In this episode, we cover a lot of ground. Our main topics are the OPEC production cut and will it affect “inflation”, ISM and PMI reports in the US and briefly touching on China, and finally, US employment reports. This episode was recorded prior to the Non-farm Payrolls report on the 7th. Of course, we tie everything back to bitcoin and what this information means for bitcoin adoption. On OPEC, we rewind the clock to October 2022 and examine the current cuts in the context of the previous cuts. Are they the same or different? After the October cuts, price continued to fall. Should we expect that today? What other lessons can we draw from the OPEC move? All these things are answered in this section on OPEC. As for the ISM and Purchasing Managers Index we discuss the shocking deterioration of the US numbers. All aspects of the ISM report point to imminent recession, manufacturing, non-manufacturing and services.  Chinese numbers are less bad at first glance. However, since China is the manufacturing powerhouse, the manufacturing numbers are of utmost importance. Those numbers came in at 50, meaning no change and a deterioration from last month's modest improvement. The numbers are not showing a reopening surge as many hoped, and if coupled with the OPEC cut, we can see that players will deep economic knowledge are hedging a China bust. Lastly, the employment data out of the US is also showing a turn around. The JOLTS data, measuring job openings and hirings were really bad. The ADP data, the private sector alternative to the government surveys, is showing a notable slowing in the employment market, but less dramatic than others. Thanks for joining us. If you are reading this, hit the like and subscribe button! Constant updates on bitcoin and macro Free weekly Bitcoin Fundamentals Report Ansel Lindner On Twitter Christian Keroles On Twitter Nolan on Twitter Watch this Episode: YouTube ||  Rumble  Slide deck If you enjoy this content please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW on iTunes, and SHARE! Written by Ansel Lindner Find More and Follow THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Moon Mortgage - https://www.moonmortgage.io River - https://river.com/ Gordon Law - https://gordonlawltd.com/ Bitcoin 2023 Miami - https://b.tc/conference/ Bitcoin Magazine - https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/ Bitcoin Magazine Pro - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/tags/bitcoin-magazine-pro Lower your time preference and lock-in your BITCOIN 2023 conference tickets today! Use the code BMLIVE for a 10% Discount! https://b.tc/conference/2023 Use promocode: BMLIVE for 10% off everything in our store

There are many ways of computing inflation, but the universal metric is a mixture of PPI, CPI, CCI, and employment. The PPI is the Producer Price Index and it is a measure of the costs producers are paying to deliver the products and services the sell. Another valid metric is the PMI - the Purchasing Managers Index. It measures their confidence in purchasing more raw materials (production) based upon purchase orders they are receiving. Both is these are leading indicators - what will happen. The CPI is the Consumer Price Index and measures what consumers are paying. It is based on a basket of goods and services and measures how each item changes over time. This is a real time indicator - what is happening. A companion to this metric is the CCI. It measures how confident are consumers, based on the CPI, they are about the future. It has a direct impact on their willingness to purchase anything beyond the necessities. Unemployment is a trailing indicator and measures the impact of a downturn in manufacturing and series - if you don't have the work, you don't the employees. The reason most companies are reluctant to start here because of the costs of layoffs even though it is tempting to start here. Labor makes up about 30% of your costs and a controllable expense. The global forecast is inflation will continue until 1st or 2nd QTR of 2023 before beginning a decline. But that assumes the government and their central banks make the right moves.

Tune in for the latest trends seen in our Purchasing Managers Index data. Our economists discuss the strength of Middle East economies and challenges facing economies within Africa. They also look at what's driving the rise in global manufacturing stocks of finished goods and highlight a new data set within the PMI offering that aims to quantify the impact of common themes like demand inflation and delivery times. Paul Smith, Director for Economic Indices at S&P Global Market Intelligence https://www.spglobal.com/en/enterprise/experts/smith-paul.html Andrew Harker, Director, Economic Indicators & Surveys, S&P Global Market Intelligence https://experts.ihsmarkit.com/experts/harker-andrew David Owen, economist for Economic Indices at S&P Global Market Intelligence https://www.spglobal.com/en/enterprise/experts/owen-david.html

A 20% stake in road toll operator - around 1 and a half billion shares - will be sold in an IPO. Investment expert Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners tells us more. Plus, we speak to His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi about those new record non-oil foreign trade numbers. And, breaking economic news the UAE private sector hit its strongest level in three and a half years last month. That's according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index from S&P Global. We spoke to one of its author, Ralf Wiegert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are expecting a data-heavy week in the US, including factory orders data and the final S&P Global U.S services Purchasing Managers Index. The data will build on personal consumption figures out last week to paint a clearer picture of how the economy reacted to earlier interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. In Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Dr Cai Daolu, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Department of Strategy and Policy at the NUS Business School to make better sense of those numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul shares some insights on the indicators of a recession. Show Notes “The stock market has predicted nine of the last five recessions.” Paul Samuelson, American economist. (Maybe don't just look at the stock market.) Purchasing Managers Index is above 50% (at the time of recording) but trending downward. Inflation and the Federal Reserve's reaction to it is another indicator of an impending recession. Go to “main street” and get some feedback. Talk to your friends. Your general sense of unease is real. There's always going to be tough times on the horizon. But there's always an even longer period of growth to follow. Visit www.ToughTimer.com to register for the Selling Through Tough Times public seminar on August 17, 2022. Also, get started on the 30-Day Tough-Timer Challenge! Order your copy of Selling Through Tough Times from Amazon or Barnes & Noble! Click here to purchase the latest edition of Value-Added Selling! *** Thank you for tuning in. Our show is updated weekly with the questions you ask. So, please go to the home page to ask the question that you want answered. Thank you to our production team at The Creative Impostor Studios. Be sure to follow our show in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a colleague or friend. And most importantly...make it a big day.

Purchasing Managers Index rose to 49 in December, up from 48.7 in November. The climb was due to lower rates of decline in output and new orders,an improvement in tourism activity, and a sharp rise in export orders that was the strongest since February.Seven international companies were awarded exploration and production licenses for eight oil and gas concessions in the Mediterranean, the Western desert, and the Gulf of Suez, with a minimum investment value of c.USD250 million. The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority said that the 6% increase in canal fees will boost annual revenue by USD400 million.The Ministry of Electricity is working on providing electricity for the new delta development project, at a cost of EGP14.5 billion. The target area for cultivation in the new delta is 2.2 million feddans, and the electrical supply needed is 2,185 megavolt-amperes. Tenders will be held to specialized companies to contract for the supply and installation of missions during the first half of this year.EDITA declared that no satisfactory agreement has been reached with the Egyptian Belgian Company, manufacturer of the brand “Ole”, regarding the acquisition of any of its assets or designated affiliates or subsidiaries The billets production license is the most attractive amid the steel licenses offered by the Industrial development authority in November 2021. it is noteworthy that the industrial authority will receive the license's buying offers by 15th of February 2022. While Ashraf Algarhy – head of the Egyptian Steel  (Al Maria Steel) stated that the company will buy a license for billets production with a total capacity of  1.1 million tons. SAUD (FV:EGP20.00, OW) plans to increase its issued and paid-in capital to EGP5 billion in 2022, from a capital of EGP1.546 billion as of September 2021, in addition to achieving profits of EGP1.410 billion by the end of 2022, compared to EGP1.12 billion as of September 2021. NBE has raised its stake in COMI (FV:75.0.,OW) to 9.13%, up from 8.27% as of September 2021 at an undisclosed price.CIEB's (FV:EGP40.00, OW) CFO officer and IR, Hany Nassef resigned from his position effective 31 December 2021.Care Healthcare sold 8.78% of its ownership in CLHO (FV: EGP6.40, OW), with a total transaction worth of EGP709.84 mn for 141.96 mn share, at EGP5.00/share, to drop its ownership from 37.78% to 29%.The FRA's prosecution on SPMD's conflicting disclosures of Prime Speed and Al-Safwa hospital has been postponed to 17 January 2022.RAYA announced the record and distribution dates of its DPS of EGP0.06/share (implying a payout ratio of 21% and a DY of 2.5%) on 13 January 2022 and 18 January 2022; respectively.Hotel prices are expected to grow by 15-20% in FY22, compared to 30-35% growth in FY21.Weekly Commodity UpdateBrent futures are trading at USD78.7/bblThe Egypt urea index was unchanged WoW at USD945/tonPolyethylene (HDPE) prices were down 2% WoW to USD1,250/tonDiesel-HSFO spreads were up 14% w/w and are at USD179/tonCaustic soda prices cooling down continue as it drops by 8% w/w so reach USD590/ton Polypropylene prices came flat w/w, standing at USD1,200/MT: Steel/Iron Ore spreads are at the USD397 mark, down 3% WoW Aluminum prices were stable WoW to record USD2,808/tonne Thermal coal prices increased by 1% WoW recording USD186/tonne

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast. In Episode 42 (9:04 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about all things industrial, and then the discussion turns to the possibility of a recession (big or small? You have to listen for the answer).Automotive talk and the current situation with silicone chips.Are cars flying off car dealer lots?Aerospace talk. Capital investments. Are companies investing in themselves? Where is the majority of Cap X going to?Current situation with oil rig count and what that means?Latest on steel and copper.Purchasing Managers Index is around 60. Is that a good thing?Are we headed toward another recession?

It's the Purchasing Managers Index. And it's something that we focus on quite a lot. The Purchasing Manager's Index is the very first step in the production process. Just like our home projects, it's the time when businesses and plants get serious. The beginning is when a project or item comes to life.

Join James this week as he discusses the latest market data. Focusing this week on, retail and air travel, UK employment figures, the Purchasing Managers Index, the big event of last week, the Jackson Hole Central Bankers Summit and finally, a quick update on our recent release of the Global Markets Forecast.

Join James for a discussion on the latest economic data – taking a look at Halifax's house prices, June's Purchasing Managers Index, GDP and production data, and finally, share trading.

The local bond market has shrugged off global inflation fears, with the R2030 firmer at 8.9% . Business Day TV's Alishia Seckam discussed the activity taking place in that space with Michelle Wohlberg from RMB.

Join us for James' insights on last week's economic activity. In just under 10 minutes we discuss shipping costs and the effect this has on the market, employment and inflation figures, retail sales data, the “flash” Purchasing Managers Index, and finally looking at the newly created UK Private Rented Housing data. We hope you enjoy.

Frontier market debt is up. Los Angeles is the most expensive housing market in the U.S. And how the purchasing managers index indicates an economic recovery is under way. Host: Matthew Klein. Producer: Katie Ferguson.

This week's broadcast of Electrical Wholesaling's Today's Electrical Economy explores the surprisingly bullish Purchasing Managers Index and analyzes the latest Value of New Construction data. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.

PMI is coming in far above expectations and reaffirming that the economy starting to takeoff in June and July; Existing home sales increased by 25% in July, the strongest monthly gain going back to 1968; Tesla and Apple hit all-time highs showing us really good prospects for really big companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norbert Ore, Director of Industry surveys for Strategas Securities LLP discusses purchasing conditions in Europe, Asia, South America, and areas of the U.S. that reflect a fairly positive restart, at least for the U.S. economy.

A survey has shown South African private sector activity shrunk much less quickly in June. Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 42.5 in June from 32.5 in May, the latter being its lowest level since the survey began in 2011. This comes after a record pace of contraction the month before, as the easing of a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus boosted orders and activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior Correspondent Norbert Ore discusses the latest Purchasing Managers Index reports coming in from around the globe. Prepare yourself for next month by gaining an understanding of this discussion with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.

The statistics department of the Central Bank of Nigeria said the economic activities in manufacturing, production, new others and other indices contracted in May after recording at least 36 months of consecutive growth. This was disclosed in its Purchasing Managers Index survey report for the month of May 2020. It stated that the Manufacturing PMI in May stood at 42.4 index points, indicating contraction in the manufacturing sector for the first time after recording expansion for 36 consecutive months. Of the 14 surveyed subsectors, only the electrical equipment sector reported growth (above 50 per cent threshold) in the review month, while the remaining 13 subsectors reported declines in the following order of cement; petroleum & coal products; printing & related support activities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Afrolit Podcast: Hosted by Ekua PM, Afrolit shares the stories of multi-faceted Africans one episode at a time. https://open.spotify.com/show/2nJxiiYRyfMQlDEXXpzlZS?si=mmgODX3NQ-yfQvR0JRH-WA Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

Senior Correspondent Norbert Ore discusses the latest Purchasing Managers Index reports coming in from around the globe - just as the global pandemic began to hit. Prepare yourself for next month by gaining an understanding of this discussion with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady.

A survey has shown that Egypt’s non-oil private sector activity contracted at a far faster rate in March than in February as the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown spread across the globe. IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for the non-oil private sector came in at 44.2 last month, down from 47.1 in February and far below the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction. It was the sharpest contraction since January 2017, shortly after Egypt put in place austerity measures as part of an IMF-backed economic reform programme signed in November 2016. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A survey has shown that Egypt’s non-oil private sector activity contracted at a far faster rate in March than in February as the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown spread across the globe. IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for the non-oil private sector came in at 44.2 last month, down from 47.1 in February and far below the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction.It was the sharpest contraction since January 2017, shortly after Egypt put in place austerity measures as part of an IMF-backed economic reform programme signed in November 2016.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

A business survey has shown the South African private sector activity fell to a record low in March, as the global coronavirus pandemic led to the sharpest drop in output. The IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index was at 44.5 in March from 48.4 in February, remaining below the 50-point-level that separates expansion from contraction. IHS Markit said the index reading was a record low for the series and signalled worsening business conditions for the 11th straight month. The survey also showed that output sub-index fell to 37.3 in March from 46.4 in February, while the new orders one slipped to 39.6 from 47.8. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A business survey has shown the South African private sector activity fell to a record low in March, as the global coronavirus pandemic led to the sharpest drop in output.The IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index was at 44.5 in March from 48.4 in February, remaining below the 50-point-level that separates expansion from contraction. IHS Markit said the index reading was a record low for the series and signalled worsening business conditions for the 11th straight month.The survey also showed that output sub-index fell to 37.3 in March from 46.4 in February, while the new orders one slipped to 39.6 from 47.8.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

Time will tell whether this is merely a case of the Street going full on Bearish. Which has often proven to be the case. But be that as it may, there can be no doubt that we are looking over the potential of a deep economic chasm. And things certainly look bleak at the moment. However, if there is one thing that we've learned in our years on this mortal coil, it is that things are never quite as dire, or quite as positive as they first appear. And now is no exception.

We speak to Carlos about the Hong Kong economy as business outlook was at record lows in February, the Australian economy in 2020 on the back of their recent GDP numbers and whether Indonesia will be impacted by the COVID outbreak considering it was the only country in Asia where the Purchasing Managers Index did not contract in February. We also ask him whether he expects to see good numbers tonight when U.S non-farm payroll data are released considering that Covid 19 is now a major headwind.

The Indian stock markets posted worst weekly fall in a decade last week, tracking a major sell-off in the global markets as investors grew more concerned about novel coronavirus' impact on the global economy. Those fears were made more concrete on Saturday when China reported that its factory activity had contracted at the fastest pace on record. China’s official Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to a fresh low of 35.7 in February against 50 in January. In that context, investors back home will keenly await the release of India Manufacturing PMI numbers to be released today and Service PMI numbers on March 4.    Further, China and South Korea continued to report more coronavirus cases over the weekend, while the US, Australia, and Thailand reported their first cases of death. Throughout this week, market participants will keep a keen eye on the coronavirus situation and it is expected to remain the major trigger for the markets. Traders will also react to India's GDP growth rate numbers published on Friday after market hours. India’s economy expanded by 4.7 per cent in the quarter ended December 31, a marginal increase from 4.5 per cent in the previous quarter. The report expected India's GDP to stagnate at 4.7 per cent in the March quarter also. Besides, individual stocks will react to monthly sales data of auto and cement makers. In the primary market, the initial public offer of SBI Cards and Payment Servies will open today. The company expects to raise around Rs 10,341 crore from the IPO with most brokerages recommending 'subscribe' to the issue. In commodities, oil prices pared losses on Monday as hopes that a bigger than expected production cut from OPEC and stimulus from central banks could offset economic gloom from the coronavirus outbreak. Brent crude was at $50.32 a barrel, up 1.3 per cent. Globally, stock futures plummeted on Monday as investors were rattled by weekend data from China. Futures for Japan’s Nikkei dropped 2 per cent. while Australia was down 2 per cent and New Zealand shares slipped 3.2 per cent. The SGX Nifty though shows a green start for domestic indices today. Analysts say that traders should be cautious to take new position as 100-week EMA is placed at 11,211 which would be a crucial level for the next week.  Meanwhile, Nifty is witnessing resistance in the sub 11,400 zone and therefore, traders should try to create shorts keeping a close eye on 11,400.  And, in the end, here's a stock idea by CapitalVia Global Research which recommends buying Avenue Supermarts Limited above Rs 2380 with the target of Rs 2,490 with the stop-loss of Rs 2,299. Read by: Kanishka Gupta 

In the third episode of ‘Cliff Notes on the Global Manufacturing Picture’, host Cliff Waldman reviews the latest manufacturing growth data from the Federal Reserve as well as the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management. For macroeconomic context, he then discusses the most recent US and global economic data. The impact of the spreading novel coronavirus is discussed. Cliff concludes the episode by giving a short-term forecast for US manufacturing growth.

Adviser Investments’ Chief Investment Officer Jim Lowell has the market analysis for Friday, March 22. All major U.S. market indexes declined on renewed concerns about a global growth slowdown and potential recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and NASDAQ fell 1.8%, 1.9% and 2.5%, respectively. Investors reacted to the release of weak manufacturing data in Europe’s Purchasing Managers Index as well as the yield spread between 3-month and 10-year Treasury bonds briefly inverting early Friday.

Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners who returns to provide comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide. For more episodes visit MFGTALKRADIO.COM

Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners who returns to provide comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide. Find out how, and why, they’re performing as they are.

The benchmark indices were mixed last week as large caps and tech stocks performed well, while small caps took quite a hit. The S+P 500 closed the week posting gains for the eighth straight week. The market kicked off the week with lackluster performance as the major indices closed in the red zone on Monday. One bright spot was an economic report that showed personal income ticked up in September. Nominal income edged up 0.4% last month versus a 0.2% increase in August, and exceeded expectations of a 0.2% jump. Corporate earnings releases boosted the market on Tuesday with Consumer Discretionary, Energy and Technology sectors showing leadership. Consumer confidence reached its highest level in almost 17 years in October, according to The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Survey. Boosted by what is perceived as a strong jobs market and improving business conditions, consumers expressed confidence in the present economy while expecting it to improve in the near term. Midweek, the indices closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S+P 500 Index stepping up while the NASDAQ shed points. Moves were mixed in the wake of comments from the Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting. The Fed left interest rates unchanged at 1% to 1.25%, but said it would consider lifting them before year’s end on signs the economy was gaining momentum. Additionally, the president nominated a new chairman of the central bank to succeed Janet Yellen. Friday was dominated by economic reports the Purchasing Managers’ Index and the ISM Non-Manufacturing Survey. PMI registered 54.6 in October, up from 53.1 in September, while the services sector grew in October, registering 60.1, which is the highest reading since the index debut in 2008.

The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index report rolled up to 54.8 for April activity, and although several sub-indices softened, the overall condition of manufacturing continues to remain strong, according to Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair for the Manufacturing Report on Business(R). Equally favorable is the Credit Managers’ Index report written and discussed by Chris Kuehl, Ph.D., noted economist with Armada Corporate Intelligence and economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International. If you are looking for good news news, Manufacturing Talk Radio is the place to get it. Tune in!

We open with Norbert Ore, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners who returns to provide comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide. Find out how, and why, they’re performing as they are. Then at 1:30, we will be discussing the The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) with Celeste Catano, Sr. Global Strategist at Kewill and Amy Magnus, Director of Customs Affairs & Compliance at Deringer. The new program will have a dramatic impact on the way manufacturers export and import their goods. Find out everything you’ll need to know about this new platform and how/if it will affect your business.

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015 1:00-2:00pm Eastern – Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business puts into context the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index number for October 2015. Then stay on to learn what the expansion and optimization approaches will be for US manufacturers as Jennifer Callaway, Council Director at Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) and Matt Highfield, Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP join us to discuss “Footprint 2020,” a survey of senior manufacturing executives that provides insights into their key drivers for plant locations over the next five years.

Norbert Orr, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners and the former Chair of the Institute of Supply Management’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee joins us to provide comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide. Find out how and why they’re performing as they are.

Tuesday, Sept 15, 2015 1:00-2:00pm ET – Join Christian Koestler, Vice President of Operations for STIHL, Inc., and Michael Daly, Director of Operations for Hypertherm, as they discuss lean manufacturing and eliminating waste and overburdened systems from your manufacturing processes with hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss.  Then stay on as Norbert Orr, Director and Head of Industry Surveys for Strategas Research Partners and the former Chair of the Institute of Supply Managment’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee provides comparative commentary on 18 Purchasing Managers Index reports that are compiled worldwide and find out how and why they’re performing as they are.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 1:00-2:00pm Eastern time - Michael Schwerdtfeger, managing Director of Chapman Associates, Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions, joins hosts Tim Grady and Lew Weiss to outline the options available to retiring owners faced with decisions about closing, selling or merging their manufacturing business. Then stay with us as Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business puts into context the ISM’s Purchasing Managers Index number for August 2015.

Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business puts into context the ISM’s Purchasing Managers Index number for July 2015. Then Professor Adriana Sanford discusses why Dodd-Frank was created and asks does it go far enough? Who is the average whistle blower? What should you do if you stumble upon something suspicious that may be the tip of the iceberg or the entire iceberg? Whether you are on the manufacturing floor, a supply chain professional, in receiving, or a corporate executive.

Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business puts into context the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index number for June 2015 at 53.5 released July 1, 2015.  Then stay tuned to hear how every manufacturer in the U.S. could be adversely affected by the outcome of the Microsoft case and the Dublin emails. Learn why ten briefs have been signed by 28 leading technology and media companies, 35 leading computer scientists, and 23 trade associations and advocacy organizations that together represent millions of members on both sides of the Atlantic from Senior International Correspondent Professor Adriana Sanford as she explains what this case is about and why it could negatively touch every manufacturer across America.

Brad Holcomb, Committee Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business put into context the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index number for May 2015. Senior International Correspondent for Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Professor Adriana Sanford, discusses Report on counterfeit parts and products in the supply chain by Manufacturing Talk Radio’s . A must-listen show for everyone, top floor to shop floor, involved in all aspects of manufacturing from the front office to production to loading dock including staff in retail, wholesale, and distribution.