The Factory Floor Forecast: Decoding the December 2025 ISM Manufacturing PMI
In the fast-paced world of global finance, the first business day of the month is often defined by a single number. For December 2025, that number was 47.9%.
Factories Slow Down but Future Looks Brighter: What November’s Manufacturing Survey Means for Forex Traders
Manufacturing in the region weakened again in November 2025, based on the latest Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. While the current business activity remains negative — meaning more firms are reporting a slowdown — the good news is that expectations for the next six months improved sharply.
U.S. Services PMI Hits 50% — Is the World’s Largest Economy Losing Steam or Resetting for a New Cycle?
The U.S. services industry — the backbone of the American economy — has entered a state of equilibrium in September 2025, with the ISM® Services PMI® holding steady at 50%, signaling a crucial balance point between expansion and contraction.