US manufacturing contracted further in September as output and new orders dropped amid weak demand and political uncertainty.
The US manufacturing sector continued to slide deeper into contraction at the end of Q3, with sharper declines in output and new orders in September, driven by weak demand and political uncertainty. Employment experienced its steepest drop since early 2010, excluding the pandemic period. However, business confidence increased slightly, driven by optimism for post-presidential election improvements.
While input cost inflation eased somewhat, it remained notable, and firms increased their selling prices at the fastest pace since April. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.3 in September from 47.9 in August, marking the third straight month of deteriorating conditions and the worst since June 2023.
Source: S&P Global PMI. ©2024 S&P Global.
The dollar index remained strong near 102.9 on Friday, set for a second consecutive weekly gain as US inflation data and Federal Reserve signals dampened hopes for significant rate cuts.
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CPI Rises 0.2% in September, Driven by Shelter and Food PricesThe Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.2 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, mirroring the rises in August and July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detail Dollar Holds Near Highs Due to US CPI Data and Fed Outlook (10.10.2024)The dollar index remained strong around 102.9 as markets awaited the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s rate decision in November.
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