U.S. Factory Slump Shows Manufacturing Isn’t the Bellwether It Used to Be

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The fate of American factories is often viewed as a bellwether for the overall economy, though that link may be weaker now

This has been a difficult year for American manufacturers, marked by trade war volleys and a global economy that is running out of steam. Output, investment and employment are down and firms are less optimistic.

The overall American economy, however, keeps powering along. The national unemployment rate is now down to 3.5%, a half-century low, and forecasters expect continued economic growth in the third quarter.

 

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Wrong. Manufacturing decline is very significant as it is a producer not a dependent of taxes like government, education, healthcare that are tax dependent. Washington, Wall St. and China have Devastated the economy in the US and globally. There will be a recession. Prepare.

Facts please !

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