US Factory Activity Expanded for a Second Month
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 23:50 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
China's factory activity expanded for a second month in April, despite recent shocks from the Iran war. This is according to surveys which show an increase in production and new orders.
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