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Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District manufacturing activity changed little in April, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index inched up to 3 in April from 0 in March. Two of its three component indexes rose in April: new orders to 8 from 4 and employment to 0 from −2. Meanwhile, the shipments index was unchanged at −2 in April.

The local business conditions index increased to 10 in April from −5 in March. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index decreased to 3 from 16. The future indexes for shipments and new orders also decreased slightly but remained solidly in positive territory. The expectations index for employment fell to 7 from 14.

The average growth rate of prices paid increased somewhat, while average growth in prices received decreased slightly in April. Firms expected growth in both price measures 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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