Manufacturing boomed in July. Thank all that AI money
The U.S. manufacturing sector is experiencing its fastest growth in four years, driven by AI-related demand, restocking needs, and government industrial policy, but remains under pressure from tariffs, energy costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite these headwinds, the sector shows r
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