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Asia's manufacturing activity continued to build up steam in April in another sign that the region is leading the global recovery.

Earlier this week, ISM said the growth in the manufacturing activity accelerated last month.

Manufacturing activity is down, hurt by sagging demand in Europe and the U. S. Local governments are suspending land sales.

But contradicting this flashing red signal was another unofficial indicator showing nationwide manufacturing activity may be moderating.

Separate surveys of manufacturing activity around the world released on Friday, the first business day of the new year, were also bleak.

New York manufacturing activity also registered at a slightly weaker-than-expected pace, though employment conditions improved.

Some recent data have been encouraging, with manufacturing activity at its highest point since the summer of 2004.

Durable goods orders are a leading indicator of manufacturing activity, which in turn provides a good measure for overall business health.

Less than 15 months after the earthquake, in March 1996, manufacturing activity in greater Kobe was at 98% of its projected pre-quake level.

The ISM's index of manufacturing activity, although still showing manufacturing growth, fell to its lowest level since May 2005.

Adding to the gloom was a widely followed index of US manufacturing activity, which fell to a 19-month low.

The Purchasing Managers Index that indicates manufacturing activity is expanding, but is not bubbling the mercury.

Also, separate reports Monday showed manufacturing activity slowed, and construction spending fell, though not as steeply as expected.

November figures for auto sales and manufacturing activity will also come out by the end of the day.

The strong expansion in manufacturing activity is raising inflation concerns, with some economists calling for tighter monetary policies.

On top of that, a new report showed that Chinese manufacturing activity declined in September.

The Institute for Supply Management is to release its index of manufacturing activity for August on Tuesday morning.

Indeed, right on cue, manufacturing activity indicators weakened in June for China, South Korea, Taiwan, India and Australia.

The data on manufacturing activity which Beijing released yesterday show this is no longer the case.

The purchasing managers' index, a widely followed gauge of manufacturing activity, in September hit its highest level since May.

Surveys showed manufacturing activity contracted in South Korea and Australia, while output growth in India slowed.

China's stimulus program is having a demonstrable effect on domestic spending which has resulted in increased manufacturing activity.

Surveys of manufacturing activity have shifted down. Weekly initial claims for unemployment benefits have shot up.

The factors behind the recent rebound in Singapore's manufacturing activity aren't encouraging either.

A widely followed purchasing managers' survey points towards a decline in manufacturing activity in August.

February brought news of faster manufacturing activity and rising consumer confidence.

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Australian manufacturing activity weakened in June, although the pace of decline eased slightly.

Manufacturing activity in two of Asia's biggest economies has slowed.

The advance kicked into high gear following an unexpectedly strong report on U. S. manufacturing activity.

The revised version of a closely followed eurozone survey showed manufacturing activity there hitting a new low of 33. 9 in December.

He cited improvement in Chinese manufacturing activity and China's record iron-ore import volume last month.

Chinese manufacturing activity in December posted its second lowest reading since 2004, when CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets began its survey.

Last week, two surveys of purchasing managers showed a slowing of manufacturing activity.

Manufacturing activity also shows signs of strengthening.

In India, too, manufacturing activity rose, helped by new orders, but the pace lagged that in the previous month.

The amount of products that a country makes, its manufacturing activity can give you an idea of how that country's economy is doing.

The June Empire State survey of manufacturing activity in New York showed a retreat.

The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing activity index fell to the lowest level in 28 years in December.

A poor reading on manufacturing activity in New York dampened the mood on the market.

In the US, growth is recovering after a summer soft patch, but manufacturing activity appears muted.

Deutsche Bank expects U. S. manufacturing activity to contract in the months ahead.

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U. S. manufacturing activity, retail sales and the housing market all improved.

Major indexes jumped more than 2 percent Wednesday after a surprising rise in manufacturing activity.

On Thursday, China's official Purchasing Managers Index showed a contraction in manufacturing activity for the first time since 2009.

A measure above 50 indicates an increase in manufacturing activity.

In addition, much manufacturing activity has been transferred to economies with cheaper labour costs.

Late last week, an HSBC manufacturing activity index registered an 11-month low.

Purchasing managers' indices, which measure manufacturing activity, were at multi-month lows in July in China, South Korea and Taiwan.

A figure above 50 indicates expansion in manufacturing activity, while a figure below 50 means a contraction.

Data showing that Chinese manufacturing activity contracted last month for the first time in almost three years only added to those fears.

A number above 50 indicates expansion in manufacturing activity, while a number below 50 indicates a contraction.

A Chinese state index of manufacturing activity rose to 55. 2 in November from 54. 7 in October.

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