- Last time it was -15.6
- New orders -1.0 (previously -16.2)
- Price paid +24.5 vs. +33.7 (previous)
- Employment -8.7 (previously -5.1)
- The 6-month index was +30.1, compared to +14.5 last month (the highest in two years).
These details and headlines point to the first manufacturing survey this month showing signs of improvement. Nevertheless, the Fed may find that employment and average hours worked are steadily (albeit slowly) worsening.