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Manufacturing Growth Rose in December, Fifth Consecutive Month of Growth

Finance World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

In December, the fifth consecutive month of growth in the sector, manufacturing activity rose from 53.6 percent to 55.9. This is the highest level since April 2006.

 

Analysts believe that the growth is a sign of the resilience and strength of the manufacturing industry, adding that it also indicates an economic recovery.

 

Levels higher than 50 signal manufacturing growth, while readings below 50 indicate contraction.

 

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