December Manufacturing PMI remains at 51.8

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 02, 2026 at 15:07  |  1:05  |  CNBC
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Rick Santelli — On-Air Editor, CNBC Business News

Summary

Rick Santelli reports the final December S&P Global U.S. manufacturing PMI remained at 51.8, matching the mid-month read and staying above the 50 expansion threshold. He notes July was the only 2025 reading below 50, while August's 53 was the year's high before gradual declines. He also mentions the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.17. The segment is largely a data recap without explicit investment recommendations.

  • December final S&P Global U.S. manufacturing PMI came in at 51.8, unchanged from the mid-month read.
  • The reading remains in expansion territory above 50.
  • July was the only 2025 reading below 50, and August's 53 was the year's highest before gradual declines.
  • Manufacturing is described as not doing great but still expanding.
  • The 10-year Treasury yield was noted at 4.17.
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