A “flash” reading of manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to a nine-month low in June. The IHS Markit manufacturing index fell to a reading of 52.1 in June from 52.7 in May, a reading that still shows improving conditions as it’s above the 50 mark. The flash services PMI slowed to a 3-month low of 53 from 53.6 in May. The flash readings are based on 85% to 90% of responses.
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