US Manufacturing Hits Four-Year High Amid Global Supply Strains and Demand Shifts
U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in over four years in July, driven by strong order growth and increased factory employment, despite supply chain strains and elevated input costs linked to the Middle East conflict. The Institute for Supply Management's index rose to 55.6, surpassing expectations. Meanwhile, China's manufacturing slowed due to weaker demand and rising costs amid the ongoing Middle East war, and European manufacturing showed modest growth mainly from clearing backlogs, reflecting regional economic uncertainties.
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economictimes broke this story on 3 Aug, 12:31 pm. Other outlets followed.