Manufacturing ends 2017 on a strong note, powered by electronics

Last month was the 16th consecutive month of improvement in manufacturing, which makes up a fifth of the economy. The marginally lower reading was attributed to a slower rate of expansion in factory output and inventory.
Last month was the 16th consecutive month of improvement in manufacturing, which makes up a fifth of the economy. The marginally lower reading was attributed to a slower rate of expansion in factory output and inventory.PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
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