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NMI at 56.8%;January Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R);Business Activity Index at 59.5%;New Orders Index at 59.4%;Employment Index at 57.4%
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of January 2012.
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --This report reflects the U.S. Department of Commerce's recently completed annual adjustments to the seasonal adjustment factors used to calculate the indexes.
Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in January for the 25th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R).
The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management(TM) Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The NMI registered 56.8 percent in January, 3.8 percentage points higher than the seasonally adjusted 53 percent registered in December, and indicating continued growth at a faster rate in the non-manufacturing sector. The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index registered 59.5 percent, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than the seasonally adjusted 55.9 percent reported in December, reflecting growth for the 30th consecutive month. The New Orders Index increased by 4.8 percentage points to 59.4 percent, and the Employment Index increased by 7.6 percentage points to 57.4 percent, indicating substantial growth in employment after one month of contraction. The Prices Index increased 1.5 percentage points to 63.5 percent, indicating prices increased at a slightly faster rate in January when compared to December. According to the NMI, 12 non-manufacturing industries reported growth in January. Respondents' comments are mostly positive about business conditions. There is concern about cost pressures and the sustainability of the recent spike in activity."
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE (Based on the NMI)
The 12 non-manufacturing industries reporting growth in January based on the NMI composite index -- listed in order -- are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Information; Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Accommodation & Food Services; Construction; Other Services; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Finance & Insurance; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Wholesale Trade. The four industries reporting contraction in January are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Utilities; and Public Administration.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING ...
-- "Overall business conditions to improve. We continue to outperform previous business cycles." (Information)
-- "We are seeing increased contractor bidding and activity in Q1 2012." (Construction)
-- "Small business borrowing continues to be slow." (Finance & Insurance)
-- "New fiscal year, new budgets -- expecting to show an increase in sales in first quarter." (Other Services)
-- "Economy continues to show signs of improvement and the company revenue is improving slightly, but is very susceptible to pricing and cost pressures." (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
-- "There seems to be some stabilization in the economy as well as [in the] supply chain. This seems to be calming inventory and sales positions." (Retail Trade)
-- "Business is still stable; however, inflation in food prices is still a problem." (Wholesale Trade)
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of January 2012.
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --This report reflects the U.S. Department of Commerce's recently completed annual adjustments to the seasonal adjustment factors used to calculate the indexes.
Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in January for the 25th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R).
The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management(TM) Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The NMI registered 56.8 percent in January, 3.8 percentage points higher than the seasonally adjusted 53 percent registered in December, and indicating continued growth at a faster rate in the non-manufacturing sector. The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index registered 59.5 percent, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than the seasonally adjusted 55.9 percent reported in December, reflecting growth for the 30th consecutive month. The New Orders Index increased by 4.8 percentage points to 59.4 percent, and the Employment Index increased by 7.6 percentage points to 57.4 percent, indicating substantial growth in employment after one month of contraction. The Prices Index increased 1.5 percentage points to 63.5 percent, indicating prices increased at a slightly faster rate in January when compared to December. According to the NMI, 12 non-manufacturing industries reported growth in January. Respondents' comments are mostly positive about business conditions. There is concern about cost pressures and the sustainability of the recent spike in activity."
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE (Based on the NMI)
The 12 non-manufacturing industries reporting growth in January based on the NMI composite index -- listed in order -- are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Information; Educational Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Accommodation & Food Services; Construction; Other Services; Retail Trade; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Finance & Insurance; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Wholesale Trade. The four industries reporting contraction in January are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Utilities; and Public Administration.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING ...
-- "Overall business conditions to improve. We continue to outperform previous business cycles." (Information)
-- "We are seeing increased contractor bidding and activity in Q1 2012." (Construction)
-- "Small business borrowing continues to be slow." (Finance & Insurance)
-- "New fiscal year, new budgets -- expecting to show an increase in sales in first quarter." (Other Services)
-- "Economy continues to show signs of improvement and the company revenue is improving slightly, but is very susceptible to pricing and cost pressures." (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
-- "There seems to be some stabilization in the economy as well as [in the] supply chain. This seems to be calming inventory and sales positions." (Retail Trade)
-- "Business is still stable; however, inflation in food prices is still a problem." (Wholesale Trade)
