The Hedging Corner: Manufacturers take a hit, big banks cash inThe Hedging Corner: Manufacturers take a hit, big banks cash in
"U.S. manufacturing growth slowed substantially in May, as the ISM index fell to 53.5, the lowest level since September 2009. ... higher commodity prices and a sharp decline in automobile production cut into manufacturing growth and put a chill on hiring." Bad news, that, as reported by the Wall Street Journal in its article, High Commodity Prices Slow Manufacturers (WSJ, June 1, 2011).
June 7, 2011
"U.S. manufacturing growth slowed substantially in May, as the ISM index fell to 53.5, the lowest level since September 2009. ... higher commodity prices and a sharp decline in automobile production cut into manufacturing growth and put a chill on hiring." Bad news, that, as reported by the Wall Street Journal in its article, High Commodity Prices Slow Manufacturers (WSJ, June 1, 2011). [See related articles here and here on PlasticsToday.]
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