Stocks Broke Record High Again This Week

Published Friday, August 13, 2021 at: 7:51 PM EDT

The manufacturing purchasing managers index ticked lower in July but is not far off from a record high, while the more important service purchasing management index shot higher to a record high. Meanwhile, business owner optimism ticked lower in July and the S&P 500 closed the week by breaking another all-time closing high. Here’s a roundup of the financial economic news. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index came off its peak in July but was still at a very strong number by historic comparison. According to The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), which conducts this survey of purchasing management professionals at large...

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