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U.S. Manufacturing Shrinks Again Amid Global Growth Surge

9/10/2025

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U.S. manufacturing contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August, with an ISM PMI of 48.7%, despite a slight increase from July.
New orders increased to 51.4%, while production decreased to 47.8%.
Six industries, including Nonmetallic Mineral Products, reported production growth, while six, such as Wood Products, faced declines.
Globally, manufacturing activity rose to 50.9%, marking the fastest growth since June 2024.
Manufacturing employment saw a slight rise after 14 months of decline, but price pressures intensified in the U.S.

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Story summary

U.S. manufacturing contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August, with an ISM PMI of 48.7%, despite a slight increase from July.
New orders increased to 51.4%, while production decreased to 47.8%.
Six industries, including Nonmetallic Mineral Products, reported production growth, while six, such as Wood Products, faced declines.
Globally, manufacturing activity rose to 50.9%, marking the fastest growth since June 2024.
Manufacturing employment saw a slight rise after 14 months of decline, but price pressures intensified in the U.S.