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The numbers: A closely-watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity rose 1.2 points to 47.6 in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Friday.
Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal had forecast the index to rise to 46.6%.
Any number below 50% reflects a shrinking economy. Manufacturing has contracted for 10 straight months.
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