December Markit PMI 53.5

The video discusses the market PMI, focusing on both manufacturing and services sectors. The manufacturing PMI is compared to the ISM index, with a current reading of 53.5, slightly below the previous 53.8. The services PMI is also slightly down at 53.3 compared to the prior 53.6. Both sectors show a minor decline from previous numbers, indicating a softer market performance for December.

What does the market PMI measure?

• Agricultural output

• Service sector growth

• Manufacturing

• Retail sales

What was the prior reading for the market PMI before the current 53.5?

• 53.8

• 52.5

• 53.0

• 54.0

What is the current reading for the services side of market PMI?

• 53.6

• 52.8

• 53.3

• 54.0

How does the current services PMI reading compare to the prior one?

• It is higher

• It is the same

• It is slightly lower

• It is significantly lower

What is the overall trend observed in the PMI readings for both manufacturing and services?

• Both are significantly higher

• Both are unchanged

• Both are slightly softer

• Manufacturing is higher, services are lower