US manufacturing activity rises at fastest pace in 6 months and hiring at factories increases

By Associated Press, Published: January 3

WASHINGTON — Manufacturing grew in December at the fastest pace in six months and hiring at U.S. factories picked up. The data helped bolster the view that the economy gained momentum at the end of last year.

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Pete Stenson