U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expanded for 10th Consecutive Month in October
ISM's purchasing managers' index rose to 55.5 in October from 54.5 in September; readings above 50 indicate expansion.
By Jessica CoacciFactory activity expanded in the U.S. in October for the 10th consecutive month, according to a survey of manufacturing firms.The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers' index was 55.5 in October - higher than the September figure of 54.5. Readings above 50 indicate…