December 2025: Manufacturing PMIs and Market Trends | Ghana Shines at PMI Awards with Two Major Recognitions | China Manufacturing Activity Picks Up in September 2025 | German Manufacturing Shows Modest Growth in August 2025 | Eurozone Manufacturing Shows Signs of Resilience Amidst Economic Headwinds | US Services Activity Flatlines in July: Impact of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty | US Services Activity Flatlined in July 2025: ISM Data Analysis | Google DeepMind's AlphaEarth Foundations: Revolutionizing Global Mapping with AI | December 2025: Manufacturing PMIs and Market Trends | Ghana Shines at PMI Awards with Two Major Recognitions | China Manufacturing Activity Picks Up in September 2025 | German Manufacturing Shows Modest Growth in August 2025 | Eurozone Manufacturing Shows Signs of Resilience Amidst Economic Headwinds | US Services Activity Flatlines in July: Impact of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty | US Services Activity Flatlined in July 2025: ISM Data Analysis | Google DeepMind's AlphaEarth Foundations: Revolutionizing Global Mapping with AI
The start of December 2025 saw the release of final Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reports, providing insights into the health of the manufacturing sector across various economies. While final readings often trigger muted ma...
Economic calendar: Final Manufacturing PMIs at the start of December (01.12.2025)
Ghana has been recognized at the 2025 Project Management Institute (PMI) Awards, with MTN Ghana's Project Management Office (PMO) winning Africa PMO of the Year and the PMI Ghana Chapter achieving regional finalist status. These awards high...
Project Management Institute Celebrates Africa’s Rising Stars at 2025 PMI® Awards
China's manufacturing activity showed signs of recovery in September 2025, as indicated by both official and private Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. This comes amid Beijing's efforts to address industrial overcapacity and stimulate d...
China factory activity shrinks again as firms watch for stimulus, US trade deal
Germany's private sector experienced a slight growth acceleration in August 2025, primarily propelled by its manufacturing sector. This modest expansion offers a signal of resilience amidst global economic challenges.
Surprise uptick in Eurozone activity bolsters case for ECB to hold rates
Recent economic data suggests that the Eurozone manufacturing sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience amidst ongoing global economic uncertainties. While challenges persist, particularly in specific sectors and employment, the overall...
Euro zone business activity accelerates in August as new orders grow, PMI shows
The U.S. services sector experienced unexpected stagnation in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). This flatlining comes amid concerns over tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, weakening employment, and risi...
US services activity flatlined in July, ISM data shows
In July 2025, the U.S. services sector experienced an unexpected stall in activity, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). This flatlining, coupled with concerns over employment and rising costs, raises questions about the...
Services PMI® at 50.1%; July 2025 Services ISM® Report On Business®
Google DeepMind has introduced AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI model that integrates vast amounts of Earth observation data to create a unified digital representation of our planet. This tool aims to provide scientists and experts with a more...
AlphaEarth Foundations helps map our planet in unprecedented detail
The AI talent war intensifies as Google DeepMind acquires key members from AI coding startup Windsurf, including CEO Varun Mohan, after OpenAI's potential $3 billion acquisition deal dissolved. This move signifies Google's commitment to adv...
OpenAI's $3 billion deal with AI coding startup Windsurf collapses, as Google swoops in for licensing deal
China's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, contracting for the third consecutive month in June. This contraction occurs despite the introduction of stimulus measures by Beijing aimed at stabilizing the industrial sector. Deflationa...
China Factory Activity Decline Eases Again After Trade Truce
Today's economic calendar is packed with key events that could impact market movements. We're looking at the US ADP Employment Change, the Bank of Canada's (BoC) rate decision, and the US ISM Services PMI. Here's a breakdown of what to expe...
US ADP Jobs; BoC Rate Decision; ISM Services Forecast
The euro zone's manufacturing sector is showing promising signs of recovery. In May, the downturn eased significantly, marking a potential turning point after months of contraction. This positive shift is driven by increased production and...
Euro zone business growth stalls in May as services stumble, PMI shows
The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in May 2025, marking the third consecutive month of contraction. The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.5%, a slight decrease from April. This report, issued by the Institute for Supply Management® (IS...
U.S. manufacturers get little relief from relaxed Trump tariffs — ‘what happens in 90 days?’
The U.S. manufacturing sector experienced contraction in May 2025, marking the third consecutive month of decline. The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48.5%, slightly lower than April's 48.7%. This report, issued by the Institute for Supply M...
Manufacturing PMI® at 48.5%; May 2025 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
On Monday, June 2, 2025, both Chinese and New Zealand markets are closed for public holidays. Meanwhile, recent data indicates a slight rise in China's Manufacturing PMI for May.
The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, experienced a significant drop in May 2025, signaling a contraction in economic activity. The index fell to 40.5, surprising analysts who had anticipated an improvement.
Philip Morris International (PMI) U.S. has appointed Peter Diatelevi as its new Chief Sales and Distribution Officer. This move signals PMI's continued focus on expanding its smoke-free product portfolio and strengthening its leadership tea...
How to interpret and use the PMI Capacity Utilisation Index
The Services PMI® reached its highest level since January 2023, signaling continued expansion in the services sector. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a Services PMI® of 51.6 percent for April 2025, highlighting growth in...
Services PMI reaches highest level since January 2023: ISM
This article summarizes the April 2025 Services ISM® Report On Business®. The report indicates that the services sector expanded for the 10th consecutive month, but U.S. PMI Composite falls more than expected due to tariffs impact in servic...
Services PMI® at 51.6%; April 2025 Services ISM® Report On Business®