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American Factories Expand at Slowest Pace in More Than Two Years

Manufacturing in the United States expanded in August at the slowest pace since May 2013 as anemic demand from emerging markets such as China translated into leaner factory order books.

September 1, 2015
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Manufacturing Cooled in July Following Five-Month High

Manufacturing in the United States cooled in July from the highest level in five months, a sign of fitful progress in the industry.

August 3, 2015
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Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in Five Months

Manufacturing expanded in June at the fastest pace in five months, indicating domestic demand is allowing America’s factories to withstand sluggish overseas economies.

July 1, 2015
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Manufacturing Holds at Weakest Pace of Growth Since 2013

Manufacturing in April held at the weakest pace in almost two years, prompting factories to pull back on hiring as they await stronger demand in the United States and abroad.

May 1, 2015
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Manufacturing Expands at Slowest Pace Since May 2013

Factories expanded in March at the slowest pace since May 2013, a sign struggling overseas economies and cutbacks among oil producers are hindering U.S. manufacturing.

April 1, 2015
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Manufacturing Activity Rose in February at Slowest Pace in a Year

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in a year in February as weaker growth abroad limited orders for American-made products, the Institute for Supply Management reported.

March 2, 2015
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Manufacturing Expands in New York Area, Slows in Philadelphia

Manufacturing in New York expanded in January, but growth slowed in Philadelphia, according to the regional reserve banks.

January 15, 2015
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Manufacturing Grows in November

Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in November at a faster pace than projected, signaling the world’s largest economy is rising above a global slowdown.

December 1, 2014
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Manufacturing Activity Improves in October, ISM Reports

U.S. manufacturing activity rose in October, matching August as the highest level since March 2011, the Institute for Supply Management reported Nov. 3.

November 3, 2014
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Manufacturing Activity Cools in New York Region

Manufacturing activity in the New York region cooled in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.

October 16, 2014