Survey finds inflation fears higher than pandemic
The article discusses the results of the U.S. manufacturing sector survey for July, which showed strong economic growth with the fastest pace of expansion in over four years, with the index reaching 55.6 points, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Increased export demand and the volume of backlog orders contributed to boosting performance. Additionally, the employment index reached its highest level since August 2022. However, inflation concerns remain, as the price index stayed at a high level of 71.1 points, with ongoing upward price trends and longer delivery times putting pressure on the Federal Reserve’s decisions to raise interest rates. This occurs amid a highly volatile environment and geopolitical challenges affecting the market.
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