U.S. Jan. ISM Manufacturing Index Rises to 56

The video discusses the strengthening of manufacturing indices, highlighting a five-month increase in the ISM index and global trends. It examines market reactions, including interest rates and the US dollar's performance. The video also covers company earnings, focusing on Apple's sales exceeding estimates and the impact on suppliers.

What is the significance of the ISM Employment Index in the context of manufacturing?

• It measures the number of new manufacturing jobs created.

• It tracks the global demand for manufactured goods.

• It predicts future manufacturing trends.

• It indicates the overall health of the manufacturing sector.

What trend was observed in manufacturing leading into 2016?

• A decline followed by expansion.

• Continuous decline.

• Stable growth.

• Rapid contraction.

How did the US dollar perform in response to recent economic data?

• It remained stable against the British pound.

• It strengthened against the Japanese yen.

• It weakened against the Euro.

• It declined against the Canadian dollar.

What was the market's reaction to the ADP employment report?

• Stock prices dropped significantly.

• Yields increased by 5 basis points.

• The US dollar weakened.

• Interest rates fell by 5 basis points.

What was the impact of Apple's earnings report on its suppliers?

• Suppliers saw a significant decline in stock prices.

• Suppliers experienced a moderate increase in stock prices.

• Suppliers' stock prices remained unchanged.

• Suppliers faced a major financial setback.