US manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded steadily in February, but a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs rose to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years, highlighting upside risks to inflation amid import tariffs even before ​a U.S.-led attack on Iran sent oil prices higher.

Mar 2, 2026 - 20:00
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US manufacturing grows steadily in February, input prices surge
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded steadily in February, but a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs rose to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years, highlighting upside risks to inflation amid import tariffs even before ​a U.S.-led attack on Iran sent oil prices higher.

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