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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity slowed in February, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In February, the revenues index decreased to −8 from −3 and the demand index decreased to −3 from 2. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

The local business conditions index fell slightly to −10 in February from −6 in January. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index increased to 16.

The current employment index decreased to 0 in February from 5 in January, and the forward-looking employment index decreased to 15 from 20. The wages index inched down to 17 from 20 and firms continued to expect to increase wages over the next six months.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased notably in February, while average growth in prices received ticked up slightly. Firms expected growth in prices paid to decrease and growth in price received to remain steady 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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