Midwest Manufacturing Hits Five Month Low
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The Institute for Supply Management’s gauge of factory activity in the Midwest region fell to 50.6 in October from 54.2 the month prior. Wall Street expected a smaller decline to a reading of 54.0. This is the lowest erading since May. Readings above 50 point to expansion, while those below indicate contraction.