other factors, payroll growth does not look quite as good as reported, but is still positive. The trend is supported by the latest Manpower surveys, Institute for Supply Management surveys, JOLTS surveys, etc, all of which show growing demand for labor. Even state and local government firmg has finally come to an end, which was

an, Jerome Powell, we are in “extraordinary times” of steady growth and low inflation. Economic Growth Economic growth remains firm in the US. Both the Institute for Supply Management leading indexes for manufacturing and non-manufacturing remain at very strong levels. Current activity indicators of real GDP growth average about 3.

an, Jerome Powell, we are in “extraordinary times” of steady growth and low inflation. Economic Growth Economic growth remains firm in the US. Both the Institute for Supply Management leading indexes for manufacturing and non-manufacturing remain at very strong levels. Current activity indicators of real GDP growth average about 3.

vices index at 9:45 a.m. ET, and 15 minutes later the Institute for Supply Management issues its nonmanufacturing index. Also at 10 a.m

construction spending figures. At the same time, the Institute For Supply Management issues its January Manufacturing Index. (CNBC)</d

her clue on the economy is out this morning, with the Institute for Supply Management releasing its non-manufacturing index at 10 a.m.