The manufacturing sector in September dropped to its lowest level since October 2001 - the month following the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington - the Institute for Supply Management (ism.ws) reported.rnThe segment of Computer and Electronic Products was among the six sectors showing growth, however. The overall economy grew for the 83rd consecutive month.rnThe Manufacturing PMI was 43.5%, down 6.4 points from August and the lowest mark since October 2001's 40.8%.rnPrices are rising at a much slower rate, as the Prices Index fell to the lowest level in 21 months. Export orders continued to increase.rnThe New Orders index was 38.8%, down 9.5 points sequentially.
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