Manufacturing Activity Perks Up In September
October 03, 2011 at 11:00 AM EDT
The ISM Manufacturing Index increased in September to 51.6 from 50.6, reflecting a stronger pace of expansion in the manufacturing sector. As an early reading of last month’s economic activity, the ISM index offers a bit of optimism at a time of rising fears that a new recession is approaching. A reading above 50 indicates [...]
