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US manufacturing expands in October despite manufacturer pessimism

Strong factory activity and robust domestic demand mask widespread concerns about inflation, geopolitical disruption, and uncertain economic policy.

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What to know

  • US manufacturing unexpectedly strengthened in October with the ISM's Purchasing Managers' Index rising to 55.5, driven by robust consumer spending and AI-related business investment.
  • Manufacturer sentiment deteriorated for a third straight month, with 66% of survey respondents citing pricing volatility, elevated input costs from Middle East conflict and Canadian trade tensions, and policy uncertainty as headwinds.
  • Economists warn that strength is concentrated in AI sectors; non-AI manufacturing faces risks from rising interest rates, tighter financial conditions, and declining household purchasing power.

“A measure of production at factories jumped 2.3 percentage points to 59 last month, the highest reading since November 2021.”

Institute for Supply Management, Survey provider · Reuters via Investing.com ↗ · Nov 1

Institute for Supply Management Survey providerSusan Spence ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee chairVeronica Clark Citigroup economist

US manufacturing expands in October despite manufacturer pessimism
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    Economists warn AI investment boom masks broader manufacturing slowdown risks

    Economists cautioned that current manufacturing strength is concentrated in AI-related spending, while non-AI sectors face headwinds from rising interest rates, declining inflation-adjusted household incomes, and elevated input costs. Citigroup economist Veronica Clark highlighted risks if AI sentiment shifts or if financial conditions tighten further.

    “While AI-related investment is expected to remain strong, further shifts in AI sentiment, which has worsened in recent weeks, could weigh on investment plans.”
    — Veronica Clark, Citigroup economist
    1. 2 outlets US manufacturing strengthens in October, input prices stay high

      first by Investing.com News, 11d ago · also Reuters

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    Manufacturer sentiment deteriorates for third consecutive month despite activity gains — Despite the manufacturing activity uptick, the ISM survey's sentiment measure worsened, with 66% of respondent commentary negative. Manufacturers reported that rising commodity prices—stemming from the US-Israeli war with Iran and trade tensions with Canada—and policy uncertainty in Washington were constraining long-term planning.

  3. background

    ISM reports manufacturing strength in October despite input price pressures — The Institute for Supply Management released its October manufacturing survey on Monday, showing the Purchasing Managers' Index increased to 55.5 from 54.5 in September—exceeding economist forecasts of a flat reading. Production surged 2.3 percentage points to 59, the highest since November 2021, with 12 industries reporting growth including transportation equipment, electrical equipment, and computer products.