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24.03.202613:45:00UTC+00US Manufacturing Momentum Builds as S&P Global PMI Rises to 52.4 in March

The U.S. manufacturing sector extended its expansionary run in March, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.4 from 51.6 in February 2026. The latest reading, updated on 24 March 2026, signals a further strengthening in factory activity and keeps the index comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction.

The increase from February’s 51.6 to March’s 52.4 suggests improving conditions for U.S. manufacturers, pointing to firmer demand and potentially stronger output. While the data provided does not detail specific subcomponents such as new orders, employment or prices, the headline gain indicates that the manufacturing recovery is maintaining traction as the first quarter of 2026 progresses.

With back-to-back readings in expansion territory, the March PMI result may bolster confidence among manufacturers and market participants, who will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this momentum can be sustained amid broader economic and policy developments in the United States.

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