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PMI in Focus: Stockpiling and the Shadow of Stagflation

Podcast: The Decisive Podcast: Insights and analysis to empower confident decision-making. · S&P Global Market Intelligence

Opublikowano: 2026-05-16

In this May 2026 episode of The Decisive Podcast, S&P Global Market Intelligence economists Paul Smith, Eleanor Dennison, and Andrew Harker dissect the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data to reveal how ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping the global economic landscape. The team explores the ripple effects of supply chain disruptions, energy price surges, and heightened uncertainty on both manufacturing and service sectors across key regions. Listeners will gain a comprehensive overview of the J.P. Morgan Global Composite PMI, highlighting modest growth in business activity alongside mounting inflationary pressures. The episode explores...