Economy
Are 'Happy Days' Here Again' With Drop in CPI? We Don't Think So
Manufacturing Shrinks Again
Manufacturing Activity Contracts
Economy Watch: U.S. Manufacturing, Construction Cool More Than Expected
The ISM manufacturing index posted a larger-than-expected contraction, falling into negative territory at 48.7 from 49.2. The new orders index fell to 45.4, its lowest level since May 2023, from 49.1, Production slipped to 50.2 from 51.3 in April; that 50.2