The U.S. service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of America’s work force, grew in January at the fastest pace in five years. The report capped a string of data Thursday that pointed to an expanding economy and stronger hiring. Get the full story »
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Non-manufacturing sector grows in December
The U.S. non-manufacturing sector grew in December at it fastest pace in more than 4 years, according to an industry report released on Wednesday. Get the full story »
U.S. manufacturing sector grows in December
The U.S. manufacturing sector grew for a 17th straight month in December, adding to recent evidence that a recovery in the U.S. economy was picking up steam, according to an industry report released on Monday. Get the full story »
Slow job growth hurting Mid-America economy
Slower-paced economic growth is in store for nine U.S. Midwest and South-Central states, according to a survey of supply managers on Monday.
Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index fell to 52.3 in October from 56.3 in September. A reading of 50 is considered growth neutral, while a reading above that signals expansion over the next three to six months. Get the full story »
Midwest business index unexpectedly up in October
Business activity in the U.S. Midwest grew more than expected this month, a report showed on Friday.
The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago business barometer unexpectedly rose to 60.6 in October. The reading was 60.4 in September, and economists had forecast an October reading of 58.0. Get the full story »
ISM: Manufacturing growth slows in September
The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector slowed in September, an industry report on Friday showed, and employment in the sector also declined. Get the full story »
U.S. manufacturing likely grew at slower pace
Bloomberg News | Manufacturing probably expanded in September at the slowest pace in 10 months, underscoring the Federal Reserve’s forecast of “modest” U.S. growth, economists said before reports today. Get the full story »
Manufacturing grew faster in August than in July
Manufacturing companies grew faster in August as the industrial sector continues to lead the recovery, and managers’ desire to hire shot up to the highest level in nearly 30 years.
The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday its manufacturing index rose to 56.3 in August from 55.5 in July. A reading above 50 indicates growth. The manufacturing sector has expanded for 13 straight months.
ISM survey says business activity rose in July
Business activity increased in July after experiencing two-consecutive months of a slow momentum, according to a monthly survey of members of the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago.
The Chicago Business Barometer, a measure of manufacturing and non-manufacturing activity, rose to 62.3 from 59.1 in June. July marks the tenth consecutive month of a reading above 50, which indicates expansion. Get the full story »
June 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
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A monthly survey of members of the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago reported Wednesday a second month of slowing momentum.
The Chicago Business Barometer, a measure of manufacturing and non-manufacturing activity, slightly decreased from 59.7 to 59.1 in June. June marks the ninth consecutive month of a reading above 50, which indicates expansion. Get the full story »
U.S. manufacturing sector grows at rapid clip
Associated Press | The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest pace in nearly six
years in April, as factories continue to lead the economy’s rebound.
The Institute for Supply Management, a private trade group
of purchasing executives, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to
60.4 last month from 59.6 in March. It’s the ninth straight month of
growth. A level above 50 indicates expansion.
Get the full story: U.S. manufacturing sector sees major rebound.
