January US ISM manufacturing 56.0 vs 55.0 expected

• Prior was 54.5
• Employment 56.1
• Prior employment 53.1 (revised to 52.8)
• Prices paid 69.0
• Prior prices paid 65.5
• New orders 60.4
• Prior new orders 60.2 (revised to 60.3)

WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING ...

• "Demand very steady to start the year." (Chemical Products)
• "January revenue target slightly lower following a big December shipment month." (Computer & Electronic Products)
• "Strong start to the new year. Production is increasing and we are adding capacity." (Plastics & Rubber Products)
• "Business looks stronger moving into the first quarter of 2017." (Primary Metals)
• "Economic outlook remains stable and no current effects of geopolitical changes appear to be penetrating market conditions." (Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products)
• "Sales bookings are exceeding expectations. We are starting to see supply shortages in hot rolled steel due to the curtailment of imports." (Machinery)
• "Year starting on pace with Q4 2016." (Transportation Equipment)
• "Business conditions are good, demand is generally increasing." (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
• "Conditions and outlook remain positive. Raw material prices are stable resulting in stable margins. Asset utilization remains high." (Petroleum & Coal Products)
• "Steady demand from automotive." (Fabricated Metal Products)