Manufacturers in our district share recent and expected changes in shipments, new orders, employment and other aspects of their business (monthly). Results are updated monthly.
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Every month, the Richmond Fed asks additional questions to survey participants about current economic and business topics.
Explore regional business expectations for inflation and price setting from our monthly business surveys.
Blog Post
October 3, 2025
While most Fifth District firms intend to increase full-time employment or hold it steady due to projected demand increase, others intend to decrease through attrition or a combination of attrition and layoffs.
Article
Fourth Quarter 2025
The economic data that monetary policymakers rely on is often noisy and imperfect. Collecting additional signals about economic outcomes can help.
Blog Post
August 26, 2025
Though tariff uncertainty persists, most Fifth District businesses that are directly affected by tariffs have raised prices, and many plan to raise prices in the coming months.
As a business leader, your voice matters. Learn more about participating in our monthly business surveys, and how your data can help inform monetary policy decisions.
The Richmond Fed gathers data through carefully designed business surveys and applies rigorous methodology to ensure accurate, reliable and insightful results.
Survey results are usually released to the public at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. While we expect to adhere to this schedule, some dates might vary due to holidays. State-level results are released on the following Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Find answers to common questions about our business surveys, including participation, data use, privacy, and how results are analyzed.
Your participation in our important monthly business survey ensures Federal Reserve leadership have accurate and timely economic data.
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