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Service firms grew slightly faster in July

Business & Economy

August 3rd, 2012


WASHINGTON — U.S. service companies, which employ 90 percent of Americans, grew at a slightly faster pace in July. The Institute for Supply Management reported today that its index of non-manufacturing activity picked up slightly last month with a reading of 52.6. That was a tiny improvement from June’s reading of 52.1, which had been […]

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