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Manufacturing in US Expands at Fastest Pace in Two Years

American manufacturing expanded in December at the fastest pace in two years, reflecting firmer output and the biggest pickup in orders growth since August 2009.

January 3, 2017
Business

Manufacturing Expands at Best Pace in Five Months

Manufacturing expanded in November at the fastest pace in five months, indicating American producers are finding more relief in resilient domestic demand.

December 1, 2016
Business

Manufacturing Output Rises for a Second Month in October

Output at U.S. manufacturers rose for a second month in October, a sign the industry is gradually recovering from a prolonged period of weakness.

November 16, 2016
Business

The US Manufacturing Sector Is Still Just Plodding Along

America’s factories barely expanded in October as faster production cushioned a slowdown in orders that signals the manufacturing sector is plodding along.

November 1, 2016
Business

Manufacturing Expanded at Modest Pace in September

U.S. manufacturing expanded at a modest pace in September after unexpectedly shrinking a month earlier, underscoring limited progress for the battered sector.

October 3, 2016
Business

Manufacturing Contracts for First Time in Six Months

Manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly contracted in August for the first time in six months, amid slumping orders and production that raise concern of renewed industrial weakness.

September 1, 2016
Business

Manufacturing Gains More Than Expected in June

Manufacturing in the United States last month posted the strongest advance since January, helped by automobile production and a sign domestic demand is improving.

July 15, 2016
Business

Manufacturing's Silver Lining: More Industries Improving

There is one positive aspect of U.S. manufacturing’s recent performance. While uninspiring, the rate of growth is broadening to include almost all types of producers.

May 3, 2016
Business

Growth at American Manufacturers Cools as Challenges Persist

Manufacturing expanded at a slower pace than forecast in April as factories continued to grapple with lax global demand and fallout from a weakened U.S. energy industry.

May 2, 2016
Business

Manufacturing Output Falls by Most Since February 2015

U.S. manufacturing output unexpectedly declined in March by the most since February 2015, indicating factories remain scarred by global challenges that are slow to dissipate.

April 15, 2016