The "business conditions index," a monthly survey of supply managers in nine states in the U.S. midsection, showed differing economic health for the manufacturing sector in July. A score above 50 signals economic growth, while a score below 50 indicates contraction.
State July index
North Dakota 52.8
Missouri 52.6
Oklahoma 52.3
South Dakota 51.8
Regional index 51.7
Nebraska 50.1
