Jun 7, 2026
The Ivey PMI came in higher than expected at 58.2, indicating that purchasing activity expanded during the month…
… likely as an offset to declining inventory balances, as purchasers contend with slower delivery times…
… and higher prices on the back of the Iran conflict.
The employment index held fairly steady during the month at 54.3…
… which tracks to the manufacturing employment gains in the recent jobs print.
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