Above expectations (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Washington, 21 Jun - The flash US manufacturing purchasing managers' index edged higher to 51.7 in June from 51.3 in May, according to preliminary data released by global information provider IHS Markit that compiles the report. It marked a 3 month high for the index.

Expectations were for a reading of 51.0.

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