Business Confidence in the United States increased to 49 points in June from 48.50 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States ISM Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In October 2024, the value of the Service Purchasing Managers' Index in the United States stood at 56. An indicator of the economic health of the service sector, the Services Purchasing Managers' Index is based on four major indicators: business activity, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries. An index value above 50 percent indicates a positive development in the service sector, whereas a value below 50 percent indicates a negative situation. Purchasing Managers' Index The Purchasing Manager's Index is a strong indicator of an economic sector's health. The PMI is based on a survey that is sent to more than 400 companies in 19 primary industries, which are weighted by their overall contribution to the nation's GDP. The industries are organized into economic sectors to construct a PMI relevant to each sector, such as construction being in the manufacturing sector. In 2021, the construction industry added 958.8 billion U.S. dollars to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the United States. A high contribution to the GDP by an industry generally helps increase the value of the sector's PMI. As of April 2024, the manufacturing PMI indicated a negative situation at 49.2. The Service Sector The service sector, or tertiary sector, is the section of the economy that deals with the production of services rather than the production of goods or extraction of materials. Within the service sector are many industries such as banking and financial services, construction, education, transportation, hospitality, communication, real estate, information technology, legal services, and more. Unlike the Manufacturing PMI, the Service PMI is based on only four major indicators: business activity, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries. As a sector that largely relies on human interaction, the service sector was particularly affected by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Services Employment Index, which shows the employment indicator of the Service PMI, was trending upwards over the summer months of 2022. As of March 2023 the SEI decreased to 51.3.

Business Confidence in China increased to 49.70 points in June from 49.50 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - China Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In February 2025, the global purchasing manager index (PMI) amounted to 49.6 for new export orders and 50.6 for manufacturing. The manufacturing PMI was at its lowest point in August 2020. It decreased over the last months of 2022 after the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and rising inflation hit the world economy, and remained around 50 since.

In February 2025, the PMI for the services sector in Germany was 51.1 points. The more the difference with 50 points, the more significant the change. 50 is considered a neutral value, more than 50 is an increase and less than 50 is an indicator of decreasing business activity.

In March 2025, the PMI for the industrial sector in Germany was at 48.3 points. The larger the difference to 50 points, the more significant the change. 50 is considered a neutral value, more than 50 is an increase and less than 50 is an indicator of regressing industrial production.

The M&A advisory market is experiencing robust growth, driven by a confluence of factors including increased cross-border investments, a surge in private equity activity, and the ongoing consolidation within various industries. The market, estimated at $50 billion in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7% between 2025 and 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers: the increasing need for strategic guidance during mergers and acquisitions, the growing complexity of regulatory landscapes, and the rising demand for specialized post-merger integration (PMI) consulting services. The manufacturing, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), and construction sectors are major contributors to market demand, with manufacturing exhibiting particularly strong growth due to technological advancements and industry consolidation. Deal advisory services represent the largest segment, followed by post-merger integration consulting, reflecting the importance of securing optimal deal outcomes and ensuring successful post-acquisition integration. Significant regional variations exist. North America and Europe currently dominate the market, representing a combined 70% share in 2025. However, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate over the forecast period (2025-2033), driven by rapid economic development and increasing M&A activity in emerging economies like India and China. Competitive pressures are intense, with a landscape comprising both large multinational consulting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) and specialized boutique advisory firms (Houlihan Lokey, Alantra, Duff & Phelps). While regulatory changes and economic downturns pose potential restraints, the long-term outlook for the M&A advisory market remains positive, fueled by continuous global economic activity and the enduring need for expert guidance in navigating complex transactions.