The modest rebound in the ISM manufacturing index in June, to 55.3 from 53.5 in
May, will ease fears that the economy is heading towards a double dip recession. But
more generally, the clear slowdown in activity in recent months highlights that, even
though it began two years ago this month, the economic recovery is still very fragile
and vulnerable.
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