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Manufacturers are getting frustrated: ‘The economy is annoying’

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index fell in August, indicating a contraction in factory activity. The index measures production, new orders, and employment across U.S. manufacturing. Prices paid by manufacturers continued to increase during the month.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/manufacturers-are-getting-frustrated-the-economy-is-annoying-a8edf602?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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