FACTORY DEMAND WEAKENS ACROSS MAJOR ECONOMIES IN OCTOBER: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
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The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index indicates weakening factory demand across major economies in October. U.S. factories are cutting back purchases, posing risks to the broader economy in 2025. Meanwhile, Chinese factories show growth, and Europe's industrial recession continues.
November 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm
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The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, associated with S&P Global (SPGI), shows a slight improvement from September but still indicates weak factory demand globally, impacting economic outlooks.
The GEP Index, linked to SPGI, is a key indicator of global supply chain conditions. The slight improvement in the index suggests some stabilization, but the overall negative reading indicates ongoing challenges, which could affect SPGI's market perception.
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