(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 1 apr - The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index rose to 52.7 in August from 52.4 the previous month.

The overall economy continued in expansion for the 17th month in a row.

Expectations were for a reading of 52.3.

Any reading over 50.0 indicates growth.

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