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The Hedging Corner: Manufacturers take a hit, big banks cash inThe Hedging Corner: Manufacturers take a hit, big banks cash in

"U.S. manufacturing growth slowed substantially in May, as the ISM index fell to 53.5, the lowest level since September 2009. ... higher commodity prices and a sharp decline in automobile production cut into manufacturing growth and put a chill on hiring." Bad news, that, as reported by the Wall Street Journal in its article, High Commodity Prices Slow Manufacturers (WSJ, June 1, 2011).

Tom Langan

June 7, 2011

3 Min Read
The Hedging Corner: Manufacturers take a hit, big banks cash in

 "U.S. manufacturing growth slowed substantially in May, as the ISM index fell to 53.5, the lowest level since September 2009. ... higher commodity prices and a sharp decline in automobile production cut into manufacturing growth and put a chill on hiring." Bad news, that, as reported by the Wall Street Journal in its article, High Commodity Prices Slow Manufacturers (WSJ, June 1, 2011). [See related articles here and here on PlasticsToday.]

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