ISM December manufacturing index 60.7 vs 56.7 expected 05-Jan-21 09:18 pm AnalysisAnalysis, Economy Anirudh Sethi ISM manufacturingHighest since Aug 2018Prior was 57.5New orders 67.9 vs 65.1 (prior 65.1)Prices paid 77.6 vs 65.0 expected (prior 65.4)Employment 51.5 vs 48.4 prior