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U.S. manufacturers reported a big jump in activity in July, with a key index reaching its highest level in over two years
The Institute for Supply Management said its July manufacturing index surged to a reading of 55.4% vs. 50.9% in June
That’s the highest level since June 2011
U.S. manufacturers reported a big jump in activity in July, with a key index reaching its highest level in over two years
The Institute for Supply Management said its July manufacturing index surged to a reading of 55.4% vs. 50.9% in June
That’s the highest level since June 2011
Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected a reading of
52.0%
Earlier, a similar survey conducted by Markit produced a
reading of 53.7 in July, the fastest rate of growth since March
Readings above 50 indicate expansión
The ISM numbers were unusually strong
The production index jumped 11.6 points
to a nine-year high of 65.0%
The new-orders component rose 6.4 points to 58.3%,
and the employment index leaped 5.7 points to 54.4%
The comments from the purchasing managers themselves were positive but not quite
as optimistic
“Overall conditions remain steady and slightly above prior year,”
said a manager in paper products
“Sales are holding steady. Business is good,” said a manager in furniture and
related products
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