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ISM Manufacturing Index (May)

The rise in the ISM manufacturing index to 56.1 in May, from 55.4, was better than we had anticipated and suggests a continued easing of supply shortages is supporting activity. But we expect a slowdown in demand, the weakening global backdrop and the stronger dollar to take their toll over the coming months.

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