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U.S. factory activity expanded in July at the fastest pace in two years, fueled by surges in new orders, production and hiring The gains show manufacturing is rebounding and should provide a spark to growth in the coming months.

The Institute for Supply Management says its index of factory activity jumped to 55.4 in July, up from 50.9 in June. A reading above 50 indicates growth.

A measure of employment rose to its best level in a year. And a gauge of production soared 11.6 points to 65, the highest point since May 2004. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/01/us-manufacturing-expands-at-faste
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Originally posted by m52nickerson:
1.7% growth after the clusterfuck we had.

Best president ever!

I do not fear God, I fear the ignorance of man.

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