• Flash 54.7. Oct 55.9
  • Output 55.6 unch vs flash, Oct 55.9
  • New orders 55.0 vs 55.2 flash and 57.1 Oct
  • Employment 55.1 unch vs flash. 54.9 Oct

Softer on the headline and a drop in new orders. The employment component is still strong. USD/JPY edges lower down to 118.00.

US Markit manufacturing PMI final 01 12 2014

US Markit manufacturing PMI final 01 12 2014