There were signs of improvement and some companies even increased employment.
The numbers: A barometer of business conditions at American factories contracted in September for the 11th month in a row, but there were signs of improvement and many companies even added workers.
Still, the index has been negative for 11 months in a row for the first time since the 2007-2009 Great Recession. Numbers below 50% signal contraction.Big picture: After a period of malaise, there are signs of stirring in the industrial side of the economy. Heavy industry represents about 10% of gross domestic product.
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