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Maryland Survey of Business Activity

September 25, 2025

Business activity in Maryland softened slightly in September, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The general business conditions index ticked down to 0 in September from 3 in August. Meanwhile, the forward-looking index rose to 0. The current sales index fell to −16 in September, while the forward-looking index dropped to −12.

The employment index rose to 0 from −6, and the corresponding forward-looking index increased to 6 in September. Meanwhile, the current and forward-looking wages indexes remained in positive territory. The current and forward-looking indexes for the availability of workers with the necessary skills increased in September, with the latter entering positive territory.

On average, year-over-year growth in prices paid and prices received increased somewhat. Firms expected growth in prices to moderate over the next year.

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