ISM Manufacturing Index (Jan.)

The small decline in the ISM manufacturing index in January left it well above historical averages and consistent with GDP growth of over 4% annualised. With domestic demand receiving a boost from tax cuts and external demand buoyed by strong growth overseas and a depreciating dollar, prospects for the manufacturing sector in 2018 are bright.

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