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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity slowed somewhat in August, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In August, the revenues index fell to −8 from −3, and the demand index decreased to 3 from 5. Meanwhile, expectations continued to be strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

Firms, on balance, also reported some slowing locally, with the local business conditions index falling to −12 in August from −5 in July. On the other hand, the future local business conditions index remained steady.

Employment conditions were more positive as the current employment index rose to 8 in August from 4 in July, while the forward-looking employment index remained firmly in positive territory. Both the current and future wages indexes indicated continued growth in wages.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased somewhat in August. Growth in prices received also increased slightly, as it has over the last three months. Firms expected a decline in growth in prices paid in the next year, but little change in growth in prices received.

*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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