Fresh purchasing manager's index (PMI) readings for the month of March were also released, showing continued manufacturing sector expansion in the world's largest economies, including the U.S., China and the eurozone. (usfunds.com)
The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing PMI rose slightly in November to a 27 - month high of 52.1, extending sector expansion for the sixth straight month — very encouraging news. (usfunds.com)
Some analysts argue that organic sector expansion that includes large - scale farms with lower costs can make organic food — which has less pesticide residue and other positive attributes — more affordable for low - income consumers (Johnson, 2013). (choicesmagazine.org)