Factories in Asia and Europe bounced back strongly in October, with some patches of fresh hiring, as manufacturers ramped up production of goods in hot demand from consumers despite rising coronavirus infections
Fresh surveys of purchasing managers for manufacturers underscored a continuing divide between companies that are making products—from cars to electronics—in demand from consumers, and the providers of face-to-face services that people are shunning.
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