U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the third consecutive month in May, the Institute for Supply Management said. ISM’s manufacturing index was 48.5%, down 0.2 percentage points from April. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Seven industries reported growth in May while seven contracted.
Fed releases formal proposal to create ‘skinny’ master accounts
After previously seeking public input on the idea, the Federal Reserve issued a formal proposal for establishing payment accounts and will seek further comment.









