NEW YORK: Strong conditions in manufacturing in September lifted a closely-watched US economic benchmark to a 13-year high Monday, although some sectors expressed worries about rising supply costs due to hurricanes.

The purchasing managers survey showed a September reading of 60.8 percent, an increase of two percentage points and the highest reading since May 2004, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said Monday.

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