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Manufacturing index, construction spending weaken
USA TODAY Manufacturing activity fell for the third straight month in August, providing more evidence of a weakening economy that could push the Federal Reserve to launch further stimulus at next week's meeting. The industry is shrinking after three years of … Longest Slide in Manufacturing Since '09 Shows Economic Cracks August Manufacturing ISM Report On BusinessĀ®; PMI⢠at 49.6%; New Orders and … Manufacturing Contracts as New Orders Show Decline |