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Tag: CMI

Apr 10, 2025
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A powerful tool when economic uncertainty is rampant 

Economic turmoil is straining cash flow for many businesses, while market instability continues to rise. In this climate, economic forecasts that provide perspectives into the health of the B2B world are increasingly valuable, as credit professionals rely on this information to anticipate and mitigate potential risks.
Apr 3, 2025
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March CMI Erases 2025 Gains Under Continued Uncertainty

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) deteriorated 1.6 points to 53.3. “The CMI lost some momentum in March after last month’s solid improvement,” said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE. “The deterioration was broad-based, with six of ten factors declining from the February survey.”
Jan 2, 2025
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Sales plummet to worst reading since 2023, CMI shows

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) fell 1.2 points to 54.1 in December. Coming off the 26-month high set last month, the weaker reading is driven by a large drop in sales revenue and dollars collected on due and past-due invoices.
Dec 5, 2024
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CMI hits 26-month high

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) hit a 26-month high in November, jumping 2.4 points to 55.3. “The strength in the index comes primarily from improved sales revenue, but dollars collected on due and past-due invoices also improved markedly as did the dollar amount of credit extended,” said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE.
Oct 3, 2024
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CMI reveals cracks in otherwise stable business economy

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) fell 0.4 points to 53.1 in September, showing expansion but at a weakening pace. “Hopefully this is indicative of the soft landing the Fed has been aiming for,” said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE.
Sep 5, 2024
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CMI gains despite economic stress

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) has been hovering near non-recession lows for more than a year. In August, the CMI gained 1.2 points to 53.5 despite economic hardship.
Aug 1, 2024
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Economic risk rises as CMI drops

NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) deteriorated 1.6 points to 52.3 in July, suggesting growing economic risk. “The CMI is back to near non-recession lows,” said NACM Economist Amy Crews Cutts, Ph.D., CBE.