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Merifund Capital Management Signals US Factory Slowdown
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Merifund Capital Management identifies a structural slowdown in US factory activity driven by elevated borrowing costs, tariff pressures, and softer export demand, despite conflicting industrial production data. The divergence in manufacturing surveys signals a fragmented sector with shifting risks for investors and manufacturers alike.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face a fractured US manufacturing sector where some areas are contracting while others expand, meaning you must focus on precise customer and product areas rather than broad industrial bets. This split opens opportunities for providers of operational resilience and niche supply chain services as sector-wide demand weakens.
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