02.01.2014 16:06:14

U.S. Manufacturing Index Shows Modest Decrease In December

(RTTNews) - Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector saw continued growth in the month of December, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Thursday, although the pace of growth saw a modest slowdown.

The ISM said its purchasing managers index edged down to 57.0 in December from 57.3 in November, with a reading above 50 indicating growth in the manufacturing sector. The modest decrease by the index matched economist estimates.