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Mid-American Manufacturing PMI Falls to 54.4 in May

Created at 1 Jun · 11:47 AM6 sources↑ Market-relevant6 events
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The Mid-American Manufacturing PMI decreased by 1.6 points to 54.4 in May, marking the second-lowest reading this year. Input prices rose significantly, with 81% of supply managers reporting higher costs, pushing the Price Index up to 81.7.

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Key Numbers

54.4Mid-American Manufacturing PMI May
1.6PMI decrease in points
81%Supply managers reporting higher input prices
81.7Price Index
6.1Price Index increase in points

Who's Involved

Creighton University
Provider of the Mid-American PMI data
Mid-American Manufacturing PMI Falls to 54.4 in May

↳ Why This Matters

The Mid-American PMI, compiled by Creighton University, is a regional indicator of manufacturing activity in the Midwestern United States. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 suggests contraction. This report provides insights into the health of the manufacturing sector and inflationary pressures within the region.

Key facts

  • The Mid-American Manufacturing PMI fell 1.6 points to 54.4 in May.
  • This is the second-lowest reading for the index this year.
  • 81% of supply managers reported higher input prices.
  • The Price Index rose 6.1 points to 81.7.

The Mid-American PMI, compiled by Creighton University, is a regional indicator of manufacturing activity in the Midwestern United States. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 suggests contraction. This report provides insights into the health of the manufacturing sector and inflationary pressures within the region.

Frequently asked questions

The Mid-American PMI is a regional economic indicator that tracks manufacturing activity in the Midwestern United States, compiled by Creighton University. A reading above 50 signifies expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.

The Mid-American PMI decreased by 1.6 points to 54.4 in May.

The May reading of 54.4 is the second-lowest this year, suggesting a slowdown in manufacturing growth in the region. The increase in the Price Index to 81.7 indicates rising input costs for manufacturers.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 9:41 AM
Irish manufacturing activity accelerated in May, reaching its strongest point in four years.
@MTSInsights via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 7:30 AM
Romania's manufacturing contraction eased in May as the PMI rose to 48.3, with softening but still elevated price pressures.
@EmergingMWatch via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 11:56 PM
The Mid-American PMI fell to 54.4 in May, the second-lowest this year, with 81% of supply managers seeing higher input prices.
@MTSInsights via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 1:58 PM
The new article reports the US Manufacturing PMI for May, which came in at 55.1, a slight increase from April's 54.5.
Economic And Earnings Data via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 1:33 PM
Canada's May PMI was 52.9, a slight decrease from the previous month's 53.3.
Economic And Earnings Data via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 7:34 AM
Sweden's May PMI indicates good growth and higher prices, with the index rising to 58.9.
MTS via PiQSuite

Sources

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Swedish May PMI: Good growth, higher pricesm.piqsuite.com
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🇨🇦 Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (May) $CAD Actual: 52.9 Previous: 53.3m.piqsuite.com
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🇺🇸 United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (May) $USD Actual: 55.1 🔴 Forecast: 55.3 Previous: 54.5m.piqsuite.com
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🇺🇸 The Creighton University Mid-American PMI fell -1.6 pts to 54.4 in May, falling just below the February 2026 level to land at the 2nd lowest reading this year. 81% of mid-American supply managers reported higher input prices (Price index up 6.1 pts to 81.7). https://t.co/9wWoGMttXS@MTSInsights via PiQSuite
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#Romania - Manufacturing contraction keeps easing in May, PMI rises to 48.3 - Four of main five components have positive contributions - Only supplier delivery time comes with neutral contribution - Price pressures soften but remain elevated due to Middle East conflict https://t.co/oYjSq4APrc@EmergingMWatch via PiQSuite
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🇮🇪 Irish manufacturing activity accelerated sharply in May, with the S&P Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.9 from 54.9 in April, the strongest reading in four years as firms reported surging demand, rising exports, and continued stockpiling ahead of further supply chain disruptions. https://t.co/FeeIlXqOU6@MTSInsights via PiQSuite

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