Manufacturing Growth Will Outpace Overall Economy

IndustryWeek - Industry group points to recovery of extremely low levels of inventory...Long-awaited growth is finally poised to return to the U.S. economy, albeit at a far more modest rate than the typical recovery from previous recessions, according to a new report from The Manufacturers Alliance. The group predicts that inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) will decline 2.5% in 2009, before rebounding to 2.4% growth in 2010, and by 3.5% in 2011.

U.S. Leading Indicators Up for Seventh Month in Row
IndustryWeek (AFP) - The Conference Board index edged up 0.3%, following a 1% gain in September and 0.4% rise in August.