US manufacturing growth stalls in Mar after strong Feb growth: PMI

US manufacturing sector growth stalled in March this year after growing strongly in February, as production declined and order books expanded modestly despite proof of exports stabilising, according to S&P Global Ratings. Confidence in the outlook for business activity softened. Softer trends in output and new orders, plus uncertainty in the outlook, weighed on hiring decisions.

Apr 4, 2025 - 04:14
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US manufacturing growth stalls in Mar after strong Feb growth: PMI
US manufacturing sector growth stalled in March this year after growing strongly in February, as production declined and order books expanded modestly despite proof of exports stabilising, according to S&P Global Ratings. Confidence in the outlook for business activity softened. Softer trends in output and new orders, plus uncertainty in the outlook, weighed on hiring decisions.