MLBKT: the purchasing manager index declined in January

The seasonally adjusted January value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI) was 54.0 points after the 54.3 points of December – the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Company (MTPL) announced on Friday.

Last year, the trend was positive and this will continue in early 2019. The pace slowed slightly, but standing close to the year-end values. The January 2019 index is the sixth highest January value since 1995. (MTI)