Non Manfucaturing ISM Beats Expectations On Far Weaker Sub-Headline Data

• " Overall prices paid are increasing, while sales are still slightly behind projections." (Public Administration)
• " This month we have seen a downward trend in sales activities due to weather and economic conditions." (Construction)
• " Customer traffic is trending lower, but spending per person continues to increase. Labor cost savings realized through attrition, as fewer replacements are hired. The outlook for the remainder of 2011 is cautiously optimistic, with increased investment in marketing. 'Sticky prices' are keeping operating expenses elevated even as commodity supply eases." (Arts, Entertainment & Recreation)
• " We had a good first half. Starting to see inflation in many of our input costs. Consumer demand is flat." (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting)
• " Business is holding, but looking weaker toward fourth quarter." (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
• " Business climate uncertainty is increasing." (Management of Companies & Support Services)

Commodities Up in Price

Abrasives Airfares* (9) Aluminum Based Products Automobile Starters Carbon Steel Plate Computer and Peripherals Copper Based Products Cotton* D-Limonene #1 Diesel Fuel* #2 Diesel Fuel* (14) Food and Beverage Freight Charges Fuel (20) Gasoline* (11) Gloves Healthcare Related Labor Latex Gloves Petroleum Products (8) Plastic Resins Rental Equipment Repair Parts Resin Products Soy Oil 3/4-Ton Pickup Trucks (4X4) and Transmissions/Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Commodities Down in Price

Airfares* Cotton* #1 Diesel Fuel* #2 Diesel Fuel* and Gasoline* (3).