The Ivey PMI came in better than expected at 51.9, indicating purchasing activity expanded relative to last month

likely driven by inventory replenishing, with balances contracting meaningfully despite a decline in deliveries.

The employment index improved too, more than offsetting November’s pullback - a signal that manufacturing employment could be up in Friday’s jobs print.

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