In April 2025, the value of the Manufacturing Purchasing Leaders' Index (PLI) in the United States stood at ****. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the Purchasing Leaders' Index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. An index value above ** percent indicates a positive development in the manufacturing sector, whereas a value below ** percent indicates a negative situation.
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In April 2025, the value of the Manufacturing Purchasing Leaders' Index (PLI) in the United States stood at ****. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the Purchasing Leaders' Index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. An index value above ** percent indicates a positive development in the manufacturing sector, whereas a value below ** percent indicates a negative situation.