A PMI over 50 signals expansion in the manufacturing sector.

Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index rose from the previous month and remained over 50.

The production volume index increased and stayed over the 50-point mark, showing expansion for the tenth month in a row.

The employment index rose for the third month in a row.

Delivery times were longer than in November.

The gauge of purchased inventories climbed for the eighth month in a row.