The Manufacturing Sector continues to weaken. 3 of the 10 indices in the Manufacturing Report are below 50, which is the same as last month. On the other hand, the Non-Manufacturing Sector remains strong. 9 out of the 10 indices in the Non-Manufacturing Report are above 50; last month, 6 were above 50.
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Here is what some of the Respondents to the surveys are saying:
Manufacturing
• "Internal indicators and feedback from sales channels are indicating a slowdown in demand for capital equipment." (Machinery)
• "Business continues to be very solid, but there is now a slowing of incoming orders." (Fabricated Metal Products)
• "Incoming orders have slowed somewhat, but indications are that there will be a stronger fourth quarter." (Plastics & Rubber Products)
• "Business is slow right now. Companies seem to be holding onto their money." (Computer & Electronic Products)
• "We can sense, feel and see headwinds with customer orders, especially Europe related." (Apparel, Leather & Allied Products)
• "New orders and backlog remain flat." (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
• "Auto industry slowing a bit in the second half [of the year]." (Transportation Equipment)
• "U.S. drought severely impacting raw materials prices." (Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products)
• "Lackluster demand continues in all regions of the world, and is supporting much lower raw materials prices in the second half of 2012." (Chemical Products)
Non-Manufacturing
• "Markets and customers we serve remain strong and have not caused any adverse impact to our business." (Management of Companies & Support Services)
• "Economy still stagnant. Small jobs keeping us going. Expect some improvement in capital spending in fourth quarter." (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
• "Small slowdown in tourism. Commodity prices on the rise." (Arts, Entertainment & Recreation)
• "Budgets are tighter; there are fewer new purchases being pursued that were not planned or budgeted." (Finance & Insurance)
• "Overall conditions continue to be unpredictable. Sales are inconsistent as customers reel to the news of the day, which creates havoc on the supply chain to respond."(Retail Trade)
• "Customers appear to be refocusing their resources on internal costs and efficiencies." (Wholesale Trade)
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