Manufacturing activity in Philly region jumps

Published July 18, 2013 2:50pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region grew in July at the fastest pace in more than two years, suggesting factories may help support economic growth in the second half of the year.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia says its index of regional manufacturing activity jumped to 19.8 in July. That’s up from 12.5 in June and the highest since March 2011.

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