Meanings of mid-atlantic factory in English

Housing starts, industrial production and mid-Atlantic factory output all fell short of economist expectations.

U.S. Mid-Atlantic factory activity contracted in September, but more slowly than in the previous month.

A second disappointing report said mid-Atlantic factory activity contracted in August for the first time since July 2009.

In addition, U.S. Mid-Atlantic factory activity contracted for the second straight month in September, but at a slower rate.

Investors reacted to the latest report to highlight fears of another recession, a survey of U.S. Mid-Atlantic factory activity.

Adding to the gloom, a survey of Mid-Atlantic factory activity in October plummeted to its lowest in 18 years.

First-time U.S. jobless claims hit a nine-month high last week, as mid-Atlantic factory activity contracted in August for the first time since July 2009.