S7-E18: The ISM Jumps Up to 51.5 – But That Isn’t the Good News

Brad Holcomb joins hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady to discuss the September PMI activity that resulted in a jump in the Purchasing Manager’s Index from 49.4 to 51.5 – but the good news is deeper in the report. Listen to the only show that gives Mr. Holcomb and the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business® the time and detailed discussion needed to fully understand what is happening in purchasing at manufacturers. Then Dr. Chris Kuehl will join us to discuss the collection side of the equation in the Credit Manager’s Index along with his comments on consumer spending and economic growth in the near term.  Insightful, in-depth, in-tune with manufacturing.  Manufacturing Talk Radio: We present the full story, not just the sound bite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices