Economics

U.S. Manufacturing Growth Eases for a Third Straight Month on Covid Surge

  • ISM measure of factory activity is lowest in 14 months
  • Gauge of prices paid for materials jumps by most since 2020
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows for Third Straight Month
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U.S. manufacturing growth lost a bit more steam in January amid a surge in coronavirus cases, while a measure of materials costs accelerated.