Below expectations (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Washington, 23 Apr - The flash US manufacturing purchasing managers' index slipped to 49.9 in April from 51.9 in March, according to preliminary data released by global information provider IHS Markit that compiles the report. It marked a 4 month low for the index.

Expectations were for a reading of 52.0.

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