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US manufacturing accelerates to 2.5-year high amid Iran tensions
US manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace in 30 months in March 2026, suggesting tariff headwinds were easing and economic momentum was building. However, escalating Iran conflict introduces fresh uncertainty that could disrupt the recovery trajectory. The timing of geopolitical risk coinciding with improved industrial output creates mixed signals for economic forecasting.