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Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, August 2019
Manufacturing sales rose 0.8% to $57.6 billion in August, following two consecutive monthly declines. Sales were up in 11 of 21 manufacturing industries representing 62.9% of the total manufacturing sector. The transportation equipment and fabricated metal industries were mainly responsible for the growth in August. The petroleum and coal product industry posted the largest decline. Chart 1 Chart 1: Manufacturing sales Manufacturing sales Chart 1: Manufacturing sales Manufacturing sales in constant dollars increased 0.6% in August, reflecting higher volumes of goods sold. Sales in the transportation equipment ... (full story)