币界网报道：U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the 14th consecutive month in September, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing index rising slightly to 49 from August's 47.6 but remaining below the 50 threshold indicating expansion. The new orders subindex improved to 49.2 from 46.8, while production increased to 52.5 from 50. New export orders remained weak at 47.4, reflecting sluggish global demand. The employment index fell to 51.2 from 54.3, suggesting slower hiring. Meanwhile, the prices index jumped to 43.8 from 39.4, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. Economists note the sector continues to face headwinds from high interest rates and inventory adjustments, though the data suggests the worst may be over. Separately, reshoring efforts are gaining momentum, with U.S. companies announcing over 800,000 domestic manufacturing jobs since 2021, according to the Reshoring Initiative. The trend is driven by supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and incentives from legislation like the CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act. Major firms including Intel, Micron, and TSMC have committed billions to new U.S. semiconductor plants, while automakers like Ford and GM are expanding EV battery production domestically. Analysts caution that reshoring may raise costs but could improve supply chain resilience and create high-quality jobs. The White House estimates private sector manufacturing investments exceed $500 billion since 2021, though some projects face delays due to permitting and workforce challenges.