Surging U.S. manufacturers grow faster in March as key ISM index hits 38-year high
MarketWatch (04/01/21) The numbers: American manufacturers grew faster in March as a key index hit a 38-year high, pointing to gathering momentum in the U.S. economy. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index jumped to 64.7% from 60.8% in the prior month. Readings over 50% indicate growth, and anything over 55% is considered exceptional. The increase surpassed Wall Street expectations. Economists surveyed by Dow