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US manufacturing activity experienced its biggest decline since 2024 in December. The manufacturing index fell slightly to 47.9 from 48.2 in November, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday. The indicator has been below the 50 boom and dry line for the 10th month in a row. The decline in this indicator reflects producers using raw material inventories at the fastest rate since October 2024, indicating that many businesses are relying on existing inventories to meet weak demand.

Zhitongcaijing·01/05/2026 15:25:07
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US manufacturing activity experienced its biggest decline since 2024 in December. The manufacturing index fell slightly to 47.9 from 48.2 in November, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday. The indicator has been below the 50 boom and dry line for the 10th month in a row. The decline in this indicator reflects producers using raw material inventories at the fastest rate since October 2024, indicating that many businesses are relying on existing inventories to meet weak demand.