U.S. EconomyTop NewsEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for the second monthJan. 04, 2016 10:00 AM ETBy: Gaurav Batavia, SA News Editor19 Comments Dec. ISM Manufacturing Index: 48.2 vs. 49.2 consensus and 48.6 prior. New orders 49.2 vs. 48.9 Production 49.8 vs. 49.2 Employment 48.1 vs. 51.3 Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News