U.S. Manufacturing Grows at Fastest in 2 1/2 Years
Source: Associated Press
US MANUFACTURING GROWS AT FASTEST IN 2 ½ YEARS
WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. manufacturing grew in November at the fastest pace in 2 ½ years, as factories ramped up production, stepped up hiring and received orders at a healthy clip.
The Institute for Supply Management says its index of manufacturing activity rose in November to 57.3. That's the up from 56.4 in October and the highest since April 2011. A reading above 50 indicates growth.
A measure of hiring rose to its highest level in nearly 18 months.
Manufacturing activity has now expanded for six straight months after hitting a rough patch in the spring. But the survey conflicts with measures of factory activity, making it difficult to discern clear trends.
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NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)This is great news, now I hope hope hope we throttle the TPP which I fear will suck the jobs our of the nation as NAFTA did.
JimboBillyBubbaBob
(1,389 posts)I'm pleased to hear it.
pampango
(24,692 posts)pediatricmedic
(397 posts)Would be interesting to see how this impacts the day to day lives of people.