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United States LMI Logistics Managers Index

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Impact:

Low

Source: Logistics Managers' Index

Latest Release:

Date:

Actual:

55.7

Forecast:

Previous/Revision:

57.4

Period: Nov

Next Release:

Date:

Period: Dec

What Does It Measure?

The Logistics Managers Index (LMI) in the United States measures the health of the logistics sector by analyzing various aspects such as freight volume, inventory levels, transportation costs, and warehousing capacity. It primarily focuses on the efficiency and performance of logistics operations, providing insights into supply chain dynamics and overall economic activity.

Frequency

The LMI is released monthly, typically published on the first business day of the month following the survey period, and it represents a preliminary estimate subject to revisions in future reports.

Why Do Traders Care?

Traders closely monitor the LMI because it serves as a critical barometer of supply chain activity, which directly impacts broader economic conditions. A higher-than-expected LMI is generally viewed as indicative of economic expansion, positively influencing currencies and stocks, while a lower-than-expected reading may signal economic slowdown, leading to bearish sentiments in financial markets.

What Is It Derived From?

The LMI is derived from a survey conducted among logistics professionals across the United States, who provide their insights on various indicators including transportation, inventory, and pricing. It utilizes a diffusion index approach, where values above 50 indicate expansion in the logistics sector, and values below 50 indicate contraction.

Description

The LMI consists of several components such as the Transportation Index, Inventory Index, and Price Index, each capturing specific operational aspects of the logistics industry. By aggregating these indices, the LMI offers a comprehensive view of trends and anomalies in logistics circumstances, thus reflecting important economic behaviors.

Additional Notes

The LMI is considered a leading economic indicator as it tends to anticipate changes in the broader economy, making it valuable for analyzing potential shifts in economic performance. It is often compared to other indicators like the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) to gain further insights into overall economic health and trends.

Bullish or Bearish for Currency and Stocks

Higher than expected: Bullish for USD, Bullish for Stocks.

Legend

High Potential Impact
This event has a strong potential to move markets significantly. If the 'Actual' value differs enough from the forecast or if the 'Previous' value is significantly revised, it signals new information that markets may rapidly adjust to.

Medium Potential Impact
This event may cause moderate market movement, especially if the 'Actual' deviates from the forecast or there's a notable revision to the 'Previous' value.

Low Potential Impact
This event is unlikely to affect market pricing unless there's an unexpected surprise or a major revision to prior data.

Surprise - Currency May Strengthen
Actual deviated from Forecast on a medium or high impact event and historically could strengthen the currency.

Surprise - Currency May Weaken
Actual deviated from Forcast on a medium or high impact event and historically could weaken the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely strengthen the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely weaken the currency

Green Number	Better than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Red Number	Worse than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Hawkish	Supports higher interest rates to fight inflation, strengthening the currency but weighing on stocks.
Dovish	Favors lower rates to boost growth, weakening the currency but lifting stocks.

Date	Actual	Previous
Dec 02, 2025	55.7	57.4
Nov 04, 2025	57.4	57.4
Oct 07, 2025	57.4	59.3
Sep 02, 2025	59.3	59.2
Aug 05, 2025	59.2	60.7
Jul 01, 2025	60.7	59.4
Jun 03, 2025	59.4	58.8
May 06, 2025	58.8	57.1
Apr 02, 2025	57.1	62.8
Mar 04, 2025	62.8	62
Feb 04, 2025	62	57.3
Jan 07, 2025	57.3	58.4
Dec 03, 2024	58.4	58.9
Nov 05, 2024	58.9	58.6
Oct 01, 2024	58.6	56.4
Sep 03, 2024	56.4	56.5
Aug 06, 2024	56.5	55.3
Jul 02, 2024	55.3	55.6
Jun 04, 2024	55.6	52.9
May 07, 2024	52.9	58.3
Apr 02, 2024	58.3	56.5
Mar 05, 2024	56.5	55.6