Highlights of the July 2019 ISM manufacturing index:

  • Prior was 51.7
  • Employment 51.7 vs 54.7 prior
  • Prices paid 45.1 vs 47.9 prior
  • New orders 50.8 vs 50.0 prior

The fall in the index isn't a great sign as manufacturing continues to struggle but the uptick in new orders is a small positive.