October ISM Manufacturing Index At 56.9
(For October 2010)
ISM Manufacturing Index was reported at 56.9 vs. prior reading of 54.4 and consensus of 54.5.
Manufacturing growth improved in October.
Chart 1. ISM Manufacturing vs. Regional Manufacturing Surveys
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