Despite COVID surge, US manufacturers grow faster in December

The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index rose to 60.7% in December from 57.5% in the prior month, marking the highest level in almost two and a half years. Manufacturers have expanded for seven months in a row since the economy reopened last spring.

Despite COVID surge, US manufacturers grow faster in December

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