Manufacturing health

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

Iowa 49.8

Minnesota 45.2

Arkansas 43.8

Kansas 37.3