US manufacturers show growth for fourth month in a row despite Iran war
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:48 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
American manufacturers have reported growth for the fourth consecutive month, defying expectations. However, this recovery faces new challenges from rising oil prices and inflation tied to the Iran war.
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