U.S. Factory Activity Accelerates as Orders Jump to More than 16-1/2 Year High

Reuters, Sept. 1, 2020–Lucia Mutikani
U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in August as new orders surged to their highest level in over 16-1/2 years, but employment at factories continued to lag amid safety restrictions intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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