Measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2015 | 8.90 | — | — |
| May 5, 2014 | -11.20 | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2014 | -1.20 | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | -0.60 | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 14.70 | — | — |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
