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Embattled U.S. manufacturers show their mettle, grow for the fourth month in a row despite Iran war

American manufacturers grew in April for the fourth month in a row — the longest streak in four years — but an embryonic recovery faces fresh hurdles from rising oil prices and higher inflation tied to the Iran war.

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May 1, 2026·1 min read
Embattled U.S. manufacturers show their mettle, grow for the fourth month in a row despite Iran war

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American manufacturers grew in April for the fourth month in a row — the longest streak in four years — but an embryonic recovery faces fresh hurdles from rising oil prices and higher inflation tied to the Iran war.

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Embattled U.S. manufacturers show their mettle, grow for the fourth month in a row despite Iran war

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