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The latest ISM Manufacturing Report just dropped—and it’s not pretty. The headline number came in at 48.7, marking eight straight months of contraction. Beneath that, the details tell an even tougher story: weak orders, soft hiring, and prices still inflated by tariffs.
Executives across industries are sounding the alarm:
“Steel tariffs are killing us.”
“Tariffs continue to be a large impact to our business.”
“Managing headcount remains the norm.”
In today’s Truthbomb, host Mark Malek breaks down what this means for the real economy—from factory floors to Fed policy. When manufacturers start cutting hours and pausing hiring, it’s not just a data point—it’s a warning sign.
Tariffs were supposed to protect American industry, but they’ve become sand in the gears, making production costlier and expansion harder. The ISM data shows what happens when policy collides with reality: rising costs, shrinking margins, and executives bracing for a slowdown.
This isn’t 2008, and it’s not COVID—but it’s a yellow light for investors. Manufacturing may only make up a tenth of GDP, but it’s a leading signal for the other nine-tenths. When factories slow, the ripple hits shipping, logistics, and eventually services.
Truthbomb: Manufacturing may not drive the economy anymore—but it still drives the signal. Ignore it, and you’ll miss the turn before the curve.
📉 Watch now to see why the ISM numbers matter more than Wall Street thinks.
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By Wall Street TruthbombsThe latest ISM Manufacturing Report just dropped—and it’s not pretty. The headline number came in at 48.7, marking eight straight months of contraction. Beneath that, the details tell an even tougher story: weak orders, soft hiring, and prices still inflated by tariffs.
Executives across industries are sounding the alarm:
“Steel tariffs are killing us.”
“Tariffs continue to be a large impact to our business.”
“Managing headcount remains the norm.”
In today’s Truthbomb, host Mark Malek breaks down what this means for the real economy—from factory floors to Fed policy. When manufacturers start cutting hours and pausing hiring, it’s not just a data point—it’s a warning sign.
Tariffs were supposed to protect American industry, but they’ve become sand in the gears, making production costlier and expansion harder. The ISM data shows what happens when policy collides with reality: rising costs, shrinking margins, and executives bracing for a slowdown.
This isn’t 2008, and it’s not COVID—but it’s a yellow light for investors. Manufacturing may only make up a tenth of GDP, but it’s a leading signal for the other nine-tenths. When factories slow, the ripple hits shipping, logistics, and eventually services.
Truthbomb: Manufacturing may not drive the economy anymore—but it still drives the signal. Ignore it, and you’ll miss the turn before the curve.
📉 Watch now to see why the ISM numbers matter more than Wall Street thinks.
Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombs
X: https://x.com/WSTruthBombs
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombs
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombs
Truthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.
#tariffs #trading #trump #news #foryou #economy #stocks #investing #stockmarket #manufacturing #jobs #shutdown
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