Manufacturing activity remained in solid territory during November, although the level of expansion eased back from the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for November at 55.2.
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Consistent service – PSI
The services sector remained at consistent and healthy levels of expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for October at 57.8.
Staff wanted – PMI
Employment activity reached its highest level as the manufacturing sector continued to show stronger expansion during October, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for October at 59.3.
Moving on up – PSI
The services sector showed increased expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 58.0.
Rising stocks – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced its fourth consecutive increase in expansion levels during September, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for September at 58.1.
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On the job – PSI
The services sector continues to show solid expansion, with employment showing a sizeable lift, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for August at 57.9.
Awesome August – PMI
The manufacturing sector experienced its strongest level of activity for five months, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August was 56.5.
Jump in July – PSI
The services sector showed an upswing in expansion during July, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 58.4.
Stability continues – PMI
The manufacturing sector continues to show expansion at a moderate but consistent level, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 53.0.
Holding the line – PSI
The services sector showed improved expansion levels in June, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.7.