Worst Manufacturing reading Since the 2009

[The Banker]

• The ISM U.S. manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index came in at 47.8% in September, the lowest since June 2009.

A reading under 50 indicates contraction.

I've been following all US economic data since 2013, the data is getting weaker and weaker by the month. Yes it could get better, but seems less and less likely.