The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index is a seasonally adjusted index released by the Institute for Supply Management measuring business activity in the United States service economy as part of the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
An index greater than 50 indicates growth in business activity.
Business Activity % Higher % Same % Lower Index July 2002 25 54 21 53.1 June 2002 35 50 15 57.2 May 2002 34 55 11 60.1 April 2002 31 56 13 55.3 March 2002 32 57 11 57.3 February 2002 31 53 16 58.7 January 2002 21 48 31 49.6 December 2001 21 52 27 50.1Famous quotes containing the words business, activity and/or index:
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