ISM PMI
The ISM PMI is a monthly survey of US purchasing managers; above 50 means activity is expanding, below 50 contracting. Manufacturing lands on the first business day at 7:30 PM IST, 8:30 PM in winter. It is the fastest read on the cycle, drives cyclical against defensive sectors, and moves industrial metals like copper.
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