U.S. manufacturing output rises strongly in July, but still below pre-pandemic levels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. factory output increased more than expected in July, boosted by a surge in motor vehicle production, though activity remained [...]
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Motor vehicles power U.S. factory orders in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for U.S.-made goods increased more than expected in June, suggesting the manufacturing sector was regaining its footing, though [...]
U.S. manufacturing activity near 1-1/2-year high; construction spending extends drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated to its highest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in July as orders increased despite a resurgence [...]
China factory activity up for 5th month, Japan snaps 4-month fall
BEIJING/TOKYO • China’s factories stepped up activity in July for the fifth straight month as improving prospects for electrical and pharmaceutical goods helped [...]
Singapore's manufacturing PMI improves but fails to break out of contraction
SINGAPORE – Manufacturing conditions improved for a second month from the depths of the coronavirus-induced recession, but remained within contraction territory. The June [...]
Asia's factories show worst may be over as China demand picks up
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – Asia’s factory managers saw glimmers of hope in June, with the region’s purchasing managers indexes (PMIs) turning up across the [...]
Japan factory output slumps as economy sinks deeper in recession
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s industrial output fell for a fourth straight month in May to the lowest level since the global financial crisis, [...]