Mr. Shaman
Senior Member
- May 4, 2010
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"U.S. manufacturing grew in April at the strongest rate in 10 months, easing concerns the economy had lost momentum at the start of the second quarter.
The Institute for Supply Management said on Tuesday its index of national factory activity rose to 54.8 from 53.4 in March. The figure bested expectations for a decline to 53.0 and came in above the top end of forecasts in a Reuters poll.
A reading below 50 indicates contraction in the manufacturing sector, while a number above 50 means expansion."
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