⚡ 9 AM Market Flash: ISM Manufacturing Employment — Actual: 46.4 (Est: 49) | ISM Manufacturing New Orders — Actual: 54.1 | ISM Manufacturing

Factories are sending a mixed signal that’s raising new questions about the health of American manufacturing. The ISM Manufacturing PMI just came in at 53.0, beating estimates of 52.7 and up from last month’s 52.7. New orders jumped to 54.1 from 53.5, a sign that demand is holding up. But hiring is | RISK DISCLOSURE: Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Full analysis: https://www.vixshield.com/flash/flash-9-00-2026-05-01