Summary Box: Sluggish economy slows factories (AP)
By us.rd.yahoo.com, posted on 11/01/2011 at 10:06 PM
AP - MANUFACTURING SLOWS: U.S. manufacturing grew more slowly in October, held back by weaker demand for exports and slower production. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index dipped from 51.6 to 50.8. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion. (Read More)
