U.S. ISM Nonmanufacturing Misleadingly Strong in March
ISM Nonmanufacturing index declined substantially less than expected to 52.5...

Composite PMIs Show True and Sudden Weakness
While the deterioration experienced in most PMIs whether sector or composite generally is severe in March...

U.S. Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Double to 6.6 Million
Initial jobless claims for unemployment insurance were 6.648 million (3,051% y/y) in the week ending March 28...

U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Tumble
Auto showrooms quiet as coronavirus flares up...

U.S. Factory Orders, Shipments & Inventories Ease Ahead of Coronavirus
Factory orders fell slightly (+0.1% y/y) during February...

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