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"American Industry Picks Up Steam," says the Wall Street Journal:

What's new: "U.S. Manufacturing Rides Rising Tide, Buoyed by Global Growth, Optimism: Makers of everything from bulldozers to food products are on an upswing as production, spending and sentiment improve."

"[B]usiness investment has risen, a sign companies are spending to increase productivity."

"The gains have happened even though important parts of Mr. Trump's manufacturing agenda haven't come to fruition."

U.S. business on an upswing

Specialist Peter Mazza, left, works with traders William Lawrence, center, and Michael Milano on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Richard Drew / AP

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After a record economic expansion, the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy into a recession as unemployment soared to staggering heights. The country now faces urgent questions about how much stimulus is needed for reeling consumers and businesses, and what a recovery might look like.

U.S. business on an upswing

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