The reading has risen in each of the last 3 releases.
Measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers compared to last year.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2014 | 6.80 | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 2.00 | 2.70 | -0.70 |
| May 7, 2013 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2013 | -2.50 | — | — |
The latest reading is 1.3 standard deviations above the mean.
