Labor & Economic News Blog


Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Manufacturing Index Declines in October (AP)
AP - The nation's manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace during October as companies increasingly felt the strain of an ongoing rise in energy and raw materials prices. The continuing price increases made it likely that the Federal Reserve, which raised interest rates again Tuesday, will keep nudging rates higher.

 



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