US ISM Manufacturing Employment (Mar) 48.7 (Prev. 48.8)

The slight decline in the ISM Manufacturing Employment index from 48.8 to 48.7 indicates a continued contraction in manufacturing employment, albeit modest.

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US ISM Manufacturing Employment (Mar) 48.7 (Prev. 48.8)

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US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final (Mar) 52.3 vs. Exp. 52.4 (Prev. 51.6)

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