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Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District manufacturing activity was flat in June, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index decreased to 4 in June from 13 in May. All three of its component indexes fell in June, although both shipments and new orders remained in positive territory. Shipments fell to 3 from 16, new orders to 9 from 17, and employment to −1 from 3.

The future indexes for shipments and new orders remained notably high and firmly in positive territory. The expectations index for employment decreased to 16 from 23 in June.

The local business conditions index decreased to −3 in June from 5 in May. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index rose to 23 from 17.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased notably while growth in prices received increased somewhat in June. Firms expected growth in prices paid to moderate over the next 12 months.


To cite the Manufacturing Survey, please use the following format: "Manufacturing Survey." Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. https://www.richmondfed.org/region_communities/regional_data_analysis/business_surveys/manufacturing.


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