US Philly Fed Manufacturing Index

Manufacturing activity in the region declined overall, according to the firms responding to the December Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicator for current general activity remained negative and fell further, while the indexes for new orders and shipments declined and turned negative. The employment index edged down but continued to suggest increases in employment overall. The prices paid index moved higher, while the prices received index declined; both indexes continue to indicate overall increases in prices. ...

Manufacturing activity in the region softened overall, according to the firms responding to the November Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicator for current general activity turned negative, while the indexes for new orders and shipments declined but remained positive. The employment index turned positive, suggesting an increase in employment overall. Both price indexes indicate overall increases in prices and remain near their long-run averages. The firms continue to expect growth over the next six months, with ...

Manufacturing activity in the region expanded overall, according to the firms responding to the October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicators for current general activity, new orders, and shipments all rose, with the latter two returning to positive territory this month. The employment index declined and suggested mostly steady employment conditions. Both price indexes edged down but continue to indicate overall increases in prices. Expectations for growth over the next six months were more widespread this ...

Manufacturing activity in the region was mixed overall, according to the firms responding to the September Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicator for current general activity turned positive, while the indexes for new orders and shipments declined and turned negative. The employment index rose and suggested increases in employment overall. Both price indexes moved higher and continue to indicate overall increases in prices. The firms continue to expect growth over the next six months, with expectations more ...

Manufacturing activity in the region softened overall, according to the firms responding to the August Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicators for current general activity, new orders, and shipments all declined, with the former turning negative. The employment index suggests declines in employment overall. Both price indexes indicate overall increases in prices and remain near their long-run averages. The firms continue to expect growth over the next six months, but expectations were less widespread this ...

Manufacturing activity in the region expanded overall, according to the firms responding to the July Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s indicator for general activity rose, and the indexes for shipments and new orders turned positive. The employment index also turned positive, suggesting an overall increase in employment levels. Both price indexes continued to indicate overall price increases. Most future activity indicators rose, suggesting more widespread expectations for overall growth over the next six months. ...