Manufacturers grew in January for first time in six months, ISM finds
February 03, 2020 at 10:33 AM EST
U.S. manufacturers grew their businesses in January for the first time in six months — but it remains to be seen if they can keep it up with the coronavirus disrupting the economy of China. The ISM’s manufacturing index rose to 50.9% last month to 47.8%, topping the key 50% threshold for the first time since last July.