US service sector fuels acceleration in business activity, S&P Global says
The strongest growth in the U.S. services sector in nearly two years powered a sharp acceleration in overall business activity in August, offsetting a slowing of growth in a manufacturing sector being restrained by reduced stock building and supply disruptions from the U.S.-led war with Iran.
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The strongest growth in the U.S. services sector in nearly two years powered a sharp acceleration in overall business activity in August, offsetting a slowing of growth in a manufacturing sector being restrained by reduced stock ... [2821 chars]