Despite an August uptick that ended four straight months of decline, the latest reading indicated U.S. manufacturing continues to see weak demand.
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While up year-over-year, it declined monthly from a flat June.
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July’s monthly figure decelerated slightly from June.
June total was up 4.3% vs May, but the first half of 2024 still remains down 11% year-over-year.
After a May increase, Government data indicated that sales fell month-to-month but rose year-over-year in June.
U.S. unemployment rose to 4.3% in July, higher than a year earlier when unemployment was at 3.5%.
It was the second straight monthly decrease after May orders fell 0.5%.
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Missing economists' expectations, June was dragged down by both public and private construction.
It’s the latest economic indicator that demand remains subdued in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
