The Fifth District economy generally improved in recent months.

Fifth District economic conditions were modestly positive in recent months, although reports from firms were more downbeat.

Recent economic conditions in the Fifth Federal Reserve District were mixed across sectors and states.

Economic conditions in the Fifth Federal Reserve District were generally positive, according to the most recent data, with employment gains and improved reports in residential real estate.

The Fifth District economic recovery slowed a bit in recent months, although labor market activity picked up in certain states and housing markets exhibited some positive signs.

Recent reports on the Fifth District economy were mixed, with some softening evident in labor markets and mixed conditions among area businesses.

The recovery in the Fifth District economy cooled a bit in recent months, with some challenges in labor and housing markets and varied business conditions.

Economic conditions in the Fifth District were mixed recently, with modest improvement in housing and labor markets, but varied conditions for area businesses.

The Fifth District economy improved in recent months, with strengthening conditions in labor and housing markets and generally positive reports from area businesses.

The most recent reports on Fifth District economic conditions remained upbeat, with strengthening in housing markets and continued optimism from area businesses.

Recent reports on the Fifth District economy were cautiously optimistic, with labor market expansion, some improvement in housing markets, and positive reports from area businesses.

The Fifth District economy exhibited some positive signs in recent months, with expansion in area labor markets, and some tentative improvement in residential real estate conditions as well as among certain sectors in the business community.