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Non-Manufacturing Survey

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The release time for the Non-Manufacturing Survey has been updated to occur between 10:00 and 10:10.

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity was flat in October, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The revenues index edged up to 4 from 1 and the demand index was nearly unchanged at 4 in October. The indexes for future revenues and demand decreased but remained firmly in positive territory in October.

The local business conditions index rose to −1 from −7 in October. The future local business conditions index was nearly unchanged at −3.

The current employment index remained at 0 in October, while the forward-looking index increased to 14 from 11. The wages index was unchanged at 17 and firms continued to expect to increase wages over the next six months.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased moderately in October, while growth in prices received increased only slightly. Firms expected growth in prices paid to decrease slightly and expected growth in prices received to increase 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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