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US manufacturing contracts for eighth straight month in Oct
The manufacturing PMI registered 48.7 per cent in October—a 0.4-percentage point (pp) decrease compared to 49.1 per cent in September.
Economic activity in US manufacturing contracted in October for the eighth month in a row, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, the ISM manufacturing PMI report said.
Textile mills; apparel, leather & allied products; furniture & related products; petroleum & coal products; and chemical products were among the 12 sectors reporting contraction in October.
Textile mills; apparel, leather & allied products; furniture & related products; petroleum & coal products; and chemical products were among the 12 sectors reporting contraction in October.
“The overall economy continued in expansion for the 66th month after one month of contraction in April 2020,” said Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s manufacturing business survey committee.
A manufacturing PMI above 42.3 per cent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.
The new orders index contracted for the second month in October following one month of growth; the figure of 49.4 per cent is 0.5 pp higher than the 48.9 per cent recorded in September.
The October reading of the production index (48.2 per cent) is 2.8 pps lower than September’s 51 per cent.
The prices index remained in expansion, registering 58 per cent, down by 3.9 pps compared to the 61.9 per cent in September.
The backlog of orders index registered 47.9 per cent, up by 1.7 pps compared to 46.2 per cent in September. The employment index registered 46 per cent, up by 0.7 pp from September’s 45.3 per cent.
“The supplier deliveries Index indicated slower delivery performance for the third consecutive month after one month in ‘faster’ territory, which was preceded by seven consecutive months in ‘slower’ territory. The reading of 54.2 per cent is up 1.6 percentage points from the 52.6 per cent recorded in September,” Spence noted.
The inventories index registered 45.8 per cent, down by 1.9 pps compared to September’s 47.7 per cent.
The new export orders index reading of 44.5 per cent is 1.5 pps higher than 43 per cent registered in September. The imports index registered 45.4 per cent, 0.7 pp higher than September’s reading of 44.7 per cent.
“In October, US manufacturing activity contracted at a faster rate, with contractions in production and inventories leading to the 0.4-percentage point decrease of the manufacturing PMI. A chain reaction of one-month index improvements started with new orders in August and flowed to production in September. In October, it manifested in a 1.7-percentage point increase in the backlog of orders index. These short gains have not appeared to translate into sustained growth for the sector, a reflection of continuing economic uncertainty,” Spence added.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Support will be provided through two-way contracts for difference, where a competitively determined strike price ensures revenue stability. If alternative fuel prices fall below this level, the Italian government will compensate producers; if they exceed it, producers will repay the difference. The scheme will run until 31 December 2029.
The European Commission has approved a €6 billion (~$6.5 billion) Italian state aid scheme to produce 200,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually.
Using contracts for difference, the programme will support decarbonisation in transport and industry by ensuring price stability, while promoting investment, competitiveness, and emissions reduction across high-impact sectors.
The Commission concluded that the measure is necessary, proportionate, and incentivises investment that would not occur without public support. It also found that the environmental benefits, particularly in reducing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors, outweigh potential competition distortions.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)
Bringing together two world-class brands, each with loyal supporters around the globe, the alliance is the first major sports partnership for UNIQLO in the United States. Under the agreement, UNIQLO will have naming displays in various stadium locations including above the batter’s eye in center field, on the facade beneath the press box, and on the grass along the baselines.
“With UNIQLO, we have established a historic partnership that we’re very proud to present in our ballpark,” said Stan Kasten, President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers. “UNIQLO is as distinguished in their field as the Dodgers are on ours. Both organizations aspire to be global leaders and to set the standard in our respective industries and communities.”
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Uniqlo have formed a landmark partnership featuring prominent “Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium” branding across the venue.
The collaboration, Uniqlo’s first major US sports deal, will include fan events, LifeWear giveaways, and dedicated in-store displays in California to strengthen engagement with both Dodgers fans and Uniqlo customers.
Commenting on the news, Tadashi Yanai, UNIQLO Founder and Fast Retailing Group Chairman, said, “It is a great honor to partner with the Los Angeles Dodgers – such a prestigious, world-class team that innovates with the times. For everyone at UNIQLO, this is a dream partnership that brings people everywhere together. Like the Dodgers, UNIQLO aims to be No. 1 in the world. We look forward to teaming with the Dodgers to deliver new value to fans and customers in Los Angeles and the United States as we continue our work to become the most loved and most trusted brand here and around the world.”
With a scope wider than typical sports sponsorships, the new partnership includes:
A focus on Dodgers fans
An in-stadium event will be hosted early in the coming season at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. This will be a large-scale event, introducing UNIQLO to thousands of Dodgers fans with giveaways of UNIQLO LifeWear items.
Efforts to engage UNIQLO customers
UNIQLO plans to create dedicated in store spaces at select locations in California, with a focus on the Los Angeles area, to showcase and promote the partnership.
A genuine commitment to the Los Angeles community
Joint contributions to the community will be an ongoing priority of the partnership. UNIQLO and the Dodgers are now working on a range of community-impact initiatives that specifically benefit the citizens and communities of Los Angeles, with a key focus on the next generation. Details will be announced around May.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
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