Article: United States : U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expands.

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Manufacturing activity around the world surged in October, signaling a global rebound in economic growth.

In the U.S., the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index rose 3.1 points to 55.7, the third straight month of growth and the highest level since April 2006. A reading above 50 indicates expansion for the sector. The ISM's employment index rose for the first time in 15 months as manufacturers sought to recall workers or enlist temporary help, offering further hope that the overall labor market may be stabilizing.

Manufacturing expansion at the pace seen in October would correspond to a 4.5% annualized increase in ...

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