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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity remained relatively upbeat in April, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In April, the revenues index was unchanged at 9 and the demand index fell to 10 from 21, remaining in positive territory. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

The local business conditions index decreased to −6 in April from 2 in March. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index inched down to 6.

The current employment index decreased slightly to 6 in April from 9 in March, and the forward-looking employment index inched up to 25 from 22. The wages index was nearly unchanged at 18 and firms continued to expect to increase wages over the next six months.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased, while growth in prices received increased slightly in April. Firms expected growth in prices paid to decrease and growth in prices received to increased slightly over the next 12 months.

*The non-manufacturing survey, formerly called the service sector survey, was renamed to better reflect its updated scope and objectives.


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


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