Manufacturing activity in the U.S. saw continued growth in the month of January, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Monday, although the pace of growth slowed more than expected.
The ISM said its manufacturing PMI declined to 58.7 in January from a downwardly revised 60.5 in December.
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