US factory activity eases off four-year high; input prices remain elevated
US manufacturing continues to expand for a sixth consecutive month, though growth is easing from a four-year high.
📍 The outcome
US manufacturing expanded for a sixth month, though the ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.3. While manufacturers continued to operate despite obstacles, the costs gauge dropped.
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Where it stands
The June 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI reported a reading of 53.3%, signaling ongoing expansion in the US manufacturing sector. Coverage from Bloomberg and PR Newswire highlights that the sector has expanded for six straight months, while Bloomberg specifically notes a drop in the costs gauge.
MarketWatch describes the current environment as one where manufacturers continue to operate despite various obstacles. Attention is now on the impact of these shifts on financial markets, as KITCO reports spot gold prices approaching $4,100/oz following the release of the PMI data.
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Who reported it (5)
- June manufacturing data supportive of LTL demand FreightWaves · 45d ago
- U.S. manufacturers keep on trucking despite a road littered with obstacles MarketWatch · 45d ago
- Spot gold bumps up against $4,100/oz after ISM Manufacturing PMI falls to 53.3 KITCO · 45d ago
- Manufacturing PMI® at 53.3%; June 2026 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report PR Newswire · 45d ago
- US Manufacturing Expands for a Sixth Month, Costs Gauge Drops Bloomberg.com · 45d ago broke it first
Answered
What was the June 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI reading?
The Manufacturing PMI was 53.3%.
How long has US manufacturing been expanding?
According to Bloomberg, the sector has expanded for six months.
How did gold prices react to the PMI report?
Spot gold rose toward $4,100/oz after the PMI fell to 53.3%.
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