U.S. Manufacturing Slump Shows Little Sign Of Ending, ISM Shows -- MarketWatch

A closely-watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 47.9% in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Monday. Any number below 50% signals contraction. This is the tenth straight month of contraction in the factory sector.

Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal were expecting some stability in December, with the index forecast to inch up to 48.3% from 48.2% in the prior month.

"Tough conditions continue," one manufacturing contact told the ISM.

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