The small rise in the ISM manufacturing index to 61.1 in September, from 59.9, mostly reflects an artificial boost from lengthening supplier delivery times rather than any improvement in demand. Alongside the softening in manufacturing activity in Asia, ongoing supply disruptions suggest the manufacturing recovery will lose steam over the coming months.
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