Economics
U.S. Manufacturing Expands Most in Three Years as Prices Climb
- ISM factory gauge improved more than forecast in February
- Measure of prices paid for materials highest since 2008
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U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years and a gauge of materials costs accelerated the most since 2008 as supply shortages challenge the industry.
A gauge of factory activity increased to 60.8 from 58.7 a month earlier, according to Institute for Supply Management data released Monday. Readings above 50 indicate expansion and the figure exceeded the 58.9 median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists.