In his post, the pundit argued that the present cycle is different ... According to him, Gold’s price rallies during periods of economic contraction and uncertainty, then peaks the moment the ISM Manufacturing Index returns to expansion territory ... .
The latest data from the ISM indicates that the manufacturing sector has not seen a month of expansion since February 2025 ... let up," noted one ISM survey respondent in the primary metals industry.
In a resounding signal of economic resilience, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported on March 3, 2026, that the Services PMI surged to 56.1 in February, marking its highest reading since July 2022.
I’ve been thinking about “isms” lately. You know what I am talking about — the three-letter suffix that when tacked onto the end of a word changes said word into something a lot more complicated ... .
service sector continued its steady march of expansion in February 2026, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reporting a Services PMI of 54.0 ...DLR) are poised to capitalize on the "AI supercycle" mentioned by several ISM survey respondents.