NAPM
Monthly index measuring the overall economy, specifically the overall condition of the manufacturing sector. Previously called the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Index, the index is computed by surveying purchasing managers’ data on new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, inventories, prices, and exports and imports, among others. It is considered one of the most reliable leading indicators for evaluating the US economy. A rating above 50% signals expansion while a reading below 50% denotes constriction.
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| Time | Country | Indices | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Ifo Business Climate Index | Jan | |
| 11:00 | Ifo Current Assessment | Jan | |
| 11:00 | IFO - Expectations | Jan | |
| 15:30 | Durable Goods Orders | Nov | |
| 16:00 | NBB Business Climate | Jan | |
| 01:50 | Corporate Service Price Index | Dec | |
| 02:01 | BRC Shop Price Index | Jan | |
| 02:30 | NAB Business Confidence | Dec | |
| 04:00 | Credit Card Spending | Dec |
