根据对制造业企业的调查，美国工厂活动在十月扩张，已连续第十个月扩张。
Factory activity expanded in the U.S. in October for the 10th consecutive month, according to a survey of manufacturing firms.
供应管理协会的采购经理人指数十月为55.5，高于九月的54.5。读数高于50表示该行业扩张。《华尔街日报》调查的分析师此前预期读数为54.5。
The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index was 55.5 in October—higher than the September figure of 54.5. Readings above 50 indicate a sectoral expansion. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were expecting a reading of 54.5.