US: ISM manufacturing index likely to decline to 59.0 in September - Nomura

According to analysts at Nomura US manufacturer sentiment in likely remained elevated considering strong domestic demand, but they forecast a modest 2.3pp decline in the ISM manufacturing index to 59.0 in September considering heightened trade concerns and ongoing capacity constraints.

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“Early incoming regional surveys for September have been mixed so far. These surveys likely did not include the potential impact from the imposition of 10% tariffs on $200bn imports from China effective 24 September. These US tariffs which target a broad range of intermediary goods will likely impact supply chains.”