The ISM Manufacturing PMI edged up to 49 in June 2025 from 48.5 in May, compared to forecasts of 48.8, signalling economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for the fourth consecutive month.
However, the rate of contraction slowed, amid a rebound in production (50.3 vs 45.4) and improvements in inventories (49.2 vs 46.7).
On the other hand, new orders (46.4 vs 47.6), employment (45 vs 46.8) and backlog of orders (44.3 vs 47.1) contracted at a faster pace.
Also, inflationary pressures increased slightly (69.7 vs 69.4) and tariffs-induced prices growth accelerated.
Meanwhile, the Supplier Deliveries Index (54.2 vs 56.1) indicated slower deliveries but improved performance, indicating that the delays in clearing goods through ports of entry are largely complete.
source: Institute for Supply Management
