US manufacturing activity grew faster in July, reaching a four-year high. The Institute for Supply Management's index rose to 55.6 percent, exceeding expectations. Employment in manufacturing entered expansion territory for the first time in nearly three years. Price volatility and geopolitical tensions impacted some respondents negatively. However, artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout boosted demand for certain sectors.

Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

TOKYO, Aug 3 : Japan's manufacturing output expanded in July at its fastest pace in more than 12 years, with across-the-board improvements in sub-indexes, including a 4.5-year…

U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in over four years during July. Strong order growth boosted factory employment, while supply chains faced strain. Input costs…