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NMI at 54.6%; May Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 53.6%; New Orders Index at 56.8%; Employment Index at 54%
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NMI at 54.6%; May Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 53.6%; New Orders Index at 56.8%; Employment Index at 54%
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in May for the 18th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.
“Uncertainty within commodity markets, especially fuel- and oil-based products, is putting pressure once again and forcing us to retrench as we look for stability. We expect the remainder of 2011 and at least the first two quarters of 2012 to be tumultuous.”
The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. “The NMI registered 54.6 percent in May, 1.8 percentage points higher than the 52.8 percent registered in April, and indicating continued growth at a faster rate in the non-manufacturing sector. The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index decreased 0.1 percentage point to 53.6 percent, reflecting growth for the 22nd consecutive month, but at a slightly slower rate than in April. The New Orders Index increased by 4.1 percentage points to 56.8 percent. The Employment Index increased 2.1 percentage points to 54 percent, indicating growth in employment for the ninth consecutive month and at a faster rate. The Prices Index decreased 0.5 percentage point to 69.6 percent, indicating that prices increased at a slightly slower rate in May when compared to April. According to the NMI, 16 non-manufacturing industries reported growth in May. Respondents’ comments are mostly positive about overall business conditions. There is a sentiment that there is a degree of stability in the economy; however, a continued concern exists over fuel costs and various volatile commodities.”
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE (Based on the NMI)
The 16 industries reporting growth in May based on the NMI composite index — listed in order — are: Mining; Utilities; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Other Services; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Management of Companies & Support Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Construction; Accommodation & Food Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Information; Public Administration; Finance & Insurance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Wholesale Trade. The two industries reporting contraction in May are: Educational Services and Retail Trade.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING …
- “Business is O.K. Fuel prices and truck availability are starting to be a negative force on our supply chain.” (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting)
- “Business conditions are stabilized.” (Health Care & Social Assistance)
- “First and second quarters of 2011 have been up 25 percent over 2010; however, we expect a slight slowdown over the summer months.” (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
- “Uncertainty within commodity markets, especially fuel- and oil-based products, is putting pressure once again and forcing us to retrench as we look for stability. We expect the remainder of 2011 and at least the first two quarters of 2012 to be tumultuous.” (Retail Trade)
- “Volatile commodity prices adding stress to meat and dairy producers; increasing fuel prices are a problem for many.” (Wholesale Trade)
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ISM NON-MANUFACTURING SURVEY RESULTS AT A GLANCE |
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| Index | Non-Manufacturing | Manufacturing | ||||||||||||||||||
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Series |
Series |
Percent |
Direction |
Rate of |
Trend(b) |
Series |
Series |
Percent |
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| NMI/PMI | 54.6 | 52.8 | +1.8 | Growing | Faster | 18 | 53.5 | 60.4 | -6.9 | |||||||||||
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Business Activity/
Production |
53.6 | 53.7 | -0.1 | Growing | Slower | 22 | 54.0 | 63.8 | -9.8 | |||||||||||
| New Orders | 56.8 | 52.7 | +4.1 | Growing | Faster | 22 | 51.0 | 61.7 | -10.7 | |||||||||||
| Employment | 54.0 | 51.9 | +2.1 | Growing | Faster | 9 | 58.2 | 62.7 | -4.5 | |||||||||||
| Supplier Deliveries | 54.0 | 53.0 | +1.0 | Slowing | Faster | 14 | 55.7 | 60.2 | -4.5 | |||||||||||
| Inventories | 55.0 | 55.5 | -0.5 | Growing | Slower | 4 | 48.7 | 53.6 | -4.9 | |||||||||||
| Prices | 69.6 | 70.1 | -0.5 | Increasing | Slower | 22 | 76.5 | 85.5 | -9.0 | |||||||||||
| Backlog of Orders | 55.0 | 55.5 | -0.5 | Growing | Slower | 5 | 50.5 | 61.0 | -10.5 | |||||||||||
| New Export Orders | 57.0 | 53.5 | +3.5 | Growing | Faster | 9 | 55.0 | 62.0 | -7.0 | |||||||||||
| Imports | 50.5 | 57.0 | -6.5 | Growing | Slower | 2 | 54.5 | 55.5 | -1.0 | |||||||||||
| Inventory Sentiment | 55.0 | 57.5 | -2.5 | Too High | Slower | 168 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||
| Customers’ Inventories | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 39.5 | 40.5 | -1.0 | |||||||||||
(a) Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for Business Activity, New Orders, Prices and Employment. Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for New Orders, Production, Employment, Supplier Deliveries and Inventories.
(b) Number of months moving in current direction
COMMODITIES REPORTED UP / DOWN IN PRICE, and IN SHORT SUPPLY
Commodities Up in Price
Adhesives; Air Freight (2); Aircraft Parts; Airfares (6); Aluminum; Beef (2); Can Liners (2); Chemicals; Chemical Products; Coffee; Conveyor Products; Copper (4); Copper Products (6); Copper Wire; Cotton Products (9); #1 Diesel Fuel (8); #2 Diesel Fuel (11); Food Products; Fuel (17); Fuel Products; Fuel Surcharges (5); Gasoline (8); HDPE; LDPE; Latex Gloves (5); Ocean Freight; Oil; Oil Products (2); Packaging Materials (3); Paper (7); Paper Products; Petroleum Products (5); Petroleum Resin Products; Plastics (2); Plastic Products (3); Polyethylene Bags (6); Polyethylene Resins; Rubber Based Products; Steel (6); Steel Pipe and Fittings (2); Steel Products (6); Textiles (2); Transportation Costs (2); and Transportation Services.
Commodities Down in Price
No commodities are reported down in price.
Commodities in Short Supply
Heavy Truck Transmissions; and Medications.
Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item.
MAY 2011 NON-MANUFACTURING INDEX SUMMARIES
NMI
In May, the NMI registered 54.6 percent, indicating continued growth in the non-manufacturing sector for the 18th consecutive month. A reading above 50 percent indicates the non-manufacturing sector economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates the non-manufacturing sector is generally contracting.
NMI HISTORY
| Month | NMI | Month | NMI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 54.6 | Nov 2010 | 56.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 52.8 | Oct 2010 | 54.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 57.3 | Sep 2010 | 53.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 59.7 | Aug 2010 | 52.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 2011 | 59.4 | Jul 2010 | 53.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dec 2010 | 57.1 | Jun 2010 | 53.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Average for 12 months – 55.5 |
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Business Activity
ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index in May registered 53.6 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point when compared to the 53.7 percent registered in April. Fourteen industries reported increased business activity, and three industries reported decreased activity for the month of May. Comments from respondents include: “Customer demand for certain products has grown considerably” and “Increased orders due to more confidence in the economy.”
The industries reporting growth of business activity in May — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Construction; Management of Companies & Support Services; Other Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Finance & Insurance; Public Administration; Mining; Health Care & Social Assistance; Accommodation & Food Services; and Information. The three industries reporting decreased business activity in May are: Retail Trade; Educational Services; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services.
| Business Activity | %Higher | %Same | %Lower | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 29 | 57 | 14 | 53.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 34 | 54 | 12 | 53.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 37 | 52 | 11 | 59.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 37 | 51 | 12 | 66.9 |
New Orders
ISM’s Non-Manufacturing New Orders Index grew in May for the 22nd consecutive month. The index registered 56.8 percent, an increase of 4.1 percentage points from the 52.7 percent reported in April. Comments from respondents include: “Slightly improved business conditions and outlook” and “Increased proposal activity.”
The 15 industries reporting growth of new orders in May — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Mining; Management of Companies & Support Services; Other Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Construction; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Finance & Insurance; Health Care & Social Assistance; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; and Information. The two industries reporting contraction of new orders in May are: Retail Trade and Educational Services.
| New Orders | %Higher | %Same | %Lower | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 32 | 54 | 14 | 56.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 34 | 52 | 14 | 52.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 36 | 55 | 9 | 64.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 31 | 61 | 8 | 64.4 |
Employment
Employment activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in May, as ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Employment Index registered 54 percent. This reflects an increase of 2.1 percentage points when compared to the 51.9 percent registered in April. Thirteen industries reported increased employment, three industries reported decreased employment, and two industries reported unchanged employment compared to April. Comments from respondents include: “Preparing for growth” and “Business conditions indicate positive trends. We have begun converting contractors to permanent positions, as well as increasing permanent head count.”
The industries reporting an increase in employment in May — listed in order — are: Mining; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Retail Trade; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Information; Transportation & Warehousing; Utilities; Management of Companies & Support Services; Wholesale Trade; Accommodation & Food Services; Finance & Insurance; Public Administration; and Health Care & Social Assistance. The industries reporting a reduction in employment in May are: Educational Services; Construction; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services.
| Employment | %Higher | %Same | %Lower | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 28 | 63 | 9 | 54.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 26 | 63 | 11 | 51.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 22 | 65 | 13 | 53.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 20 | 68 | 12 | 55.6 |
Supplier Deliveries
The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 54 percent in May, 1 percentage point higher than the 53 percent registered in April, indicating that supplier deliveries continued to slow in May. A reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries.
The nine industries reporting slower deliveries in May — listed in order — are: Mining; Other Services; Utilities; Construction; Accommodation & Food Services; Wholesale Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Transportation & Warehousing. The four industries reporting faster supplier deliveries in May are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Retail Trade; Information; and Finance & Insurance. Five industries reported no change in supplier deliveries for the month of May compared to April.
| Supplier Deliveries | %Slower | %Same | %Faster | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 14 | 80 | 6 | 54.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 10 | 86 | 4 | 53.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 6 | 91 | 3 | 51.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 9 | 86 | 5 | 52.0 |
Inventories
ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Inventories Index registered 55 percent in May, 0.5 percentage point lower than the 55.5 percent reading that was reported in April, March and February. Of the total respondents in May, 26 percent indicated they do not have inventories or do not measure them. Comments from respondents include: “Improvement in inventory management practices” and “Working down inventory level.”
The eight industries reporting an increase in inventories in May — listed in order — are: Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Wholesale Trade; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Transportation & Warehousing; Public Administration; and Construction. The four industries reporting decreases in inventories in May are: Accommodation & Food Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Finance & Insurance; and Information. Five industries reported no change in inventories for the month of May compared to April.
| Inventories | %Higher | %Same | %Lower | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 26 | 58 | 16 | 55.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 20 | 71 | 9 | 55.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 20 | 71 | 9 | 55.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 22 | 67 | 11 | 55.5 |
Prices
Prices paid by non-manufacturing organizations for purchased materials and services increased in May. ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Prices Index for May registered 69.6 percent, 0.5 percentage point lower than the 70.1 percent reported in April. In May, the percentage of respondents reporting higher prices is 53 percent, the percentage indicating no change in prices paid is 42 percent, and 5 percent of the respondents reported lower prices.
Seventeen non-manufacturing industries reported an increase in prices paid, in the following order: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Mining; Utilities; Accommodation & Food Services; Finance & Insurance; Wholesale Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Public Administration; Information; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Retail Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Educational Services; Construction; and Management of Companies & Support Services. The only industry reporting no change in prices paid is Other Services.
| Prices | %Higher | %Same | %Lower | Index | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2011 | 53 | 42 | 5 | 69.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Apr 2011 | 57 | 41 | 2 | 70.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Mar 2011 | 51 | 47 | 2 | 72.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Feb 2011 | 46 | 50 | 4 | 73.3 |
Backlog of Orders
ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Backlog of Orders Index grew in May for the fifth consecutive month, but at a slightly slower rate. The index registered 55 percent, 0.5 percentage point lower than the 55.5 percent reported in April. Of the total respondents in May, 38 percent indicated they do not measure backlog of orders.
The eight industries reporting an increase in order backlogs in May — listed in order — are: Utilities; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Management of Companies & Support Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Wholesale Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Construction; and Finance & Insurance. The two industries reporting lower backlog of orders in May are: Retail Trade and Information. Eight industries reported no change in order backlogs for the month of May compared to April.
