Investors looking for signs that the market volatility is preceding a weakening economy will be looking at the PMI statistic scheduled to be released on January 3.
The PMI has been strong throughout this bull market having been growing (over "50” index level) for 115 straight months. The November level of 59.5 was an increase from the 57.7 level in October.
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