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United States · 4:08 PM UTCU.S. manufacturing sector growth slowing, bottlenecks easing

U.S. manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace in July for the second straight month as raw material shortages persisted, though there are signs of some easing in the supply-chain bottlenecks.

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