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US manufacturing persists in recession mode, production falls

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Producers, responding to “election uncertainty” and monetary policy, held back on capital investment last month, the Institute for Supply Management said.

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The Qatar Investment Authority’s Core Investments Of Its Wealth Fund

Global Finance

The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. QIA invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate. Key investments aiding the energy transition: QIA invested €2.4

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Manufacturing-Sector Contracts Again in December

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The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 48.4 The survey suggests the manufacturing sector contracted in December (see the first chart). manufacturing sector again contracted, with the Manufacturing PMI at its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic recovery began.

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Manufacturing Sector Declines in November

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Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.6 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 1.4 Manufacturing utilization fell to 78.9 Utilization may be plateauing near the long-term (1972 through 2021) average of 79.6 percent but remains well below the highs of the 1970s when it was above 88 percent.

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October Manufacturing-Sector Survey Suggests Continued Weakening…

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The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 50.2 Still, the level is down sharply from the March 2021 peak, suggesting the manufacturing sector was essentially unchanged for the month (see the first chart). percent in October, slightly above the neutral 50 level.

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Motor Vehicle Production Boosts Manufacturing Output in October

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Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.1 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 2.4 Manufacturing utilization was unchanged at 79.5 Overall, industrial output fell in October while manufacturing output rose on a gain in motor vehicle production; many other areas were weak.

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Saudi Arabia’s IPO Boom Reshapes Its Market Dynamics

Global Finance

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a boom in IPO activity, signaling the liberalization of its economy and a shift away from government-led privatizations that once dominated its investment market. The final offer price is set to be announced on February 19, 2025, with listing expected soon after.

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