Goldman Sachs Reiterates Buy on IHS Markit (INFO) Following Investor Meetings

Job Growth Holds Steady, Hourly Earnings Growth Up in September

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for September shows the tight labor market continues to restrain job growth, while hourly earnings wage growth and weekly hours worked saw modest increases. At 99.18, the Small Business Jobs Index is consistent with last month's level, but slowed 0.23 percent during the past quarter, and 0.75 since this... More

IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing PMI®

Weakest improvement in manufacturing business conditions in 2018 so far

KEY FINDINGS

Headline PMI dips to nine-month low
Slower rates of output and new order growth
Input cost inflation moderates

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- September data pointed to slower overall growth across the Canadian manufacturing sector, largely reflecting weaker rises in production volumes and incoming new work. A robust rate of job creation was maintained in September as manufacturers sought to boost operating capacity and reduce their backlogs of work. Meanwhile, longer delivery times from suppliers continued to influence purchasing strategies,... More

IHS Markit US Manufacturing PMI™

Output and new order growth gains momentum in September

KEY FINDINGS
PMI rises to four-month high
Steeper increases in production and new business
Backlogs expand at joint-fastest rate for three years

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- September data indicated a strong improvement in operating conditions across the U.S. manufacturing sector. The overall performance was driven by sharper rises in output and new orders, though new business from abroad continued to expand at only a marginal pace. A faster increase in new orders contributed to greater capacity pressures, with backlogs accumulating at the joint-fastest rate since September 2015.... More