U.S. Factory Activity Intensifies in December

The manufacturing sector expanded for the 17th straight month in December, with new orders rising faster than inventories. When combined with improvements in other sector components, the data suggest the factory sector will con…

U.S. Manufacturing Grew a Bit Slower in November

A key U.S. manufacturing index unexpectedly dipped slightly in November, but it remained at a level that indicates that the industrial expansion continues. Led by export demand, the factory sector expanded for the 16th consecut…

U.S. Manufacturing Grew a Bit Slower in November

A key U.S. manufacturing index unexpectedly dipped slightly in November, but it remained at a level that indicates that the industrial expansion continues. Led by export demand, the factory sector expanded for the 16th consecut…

Surprisingly Strong News From the Services Sector

The ISM services index grew at a better-than-expected pace in September, signaling continued economic growth — and lowering the risk of a double-dip recession. Stock markets are reacting with a powerful surge.
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