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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity was broadly flat in July, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In July, the revenues index fell to -3 from 0 while the demand index edged up to 5 from 4. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

The local business conditions index increased slightly to -5 in July from -7 in June. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index fell to 9 from 16.

The current employment index fell to 4 in July from 8 in June, while the forward-looking employment index was nearly unchanged at 23. Both the current and future wages indexes remained firmly in positive territory.

The average growth rate of prices paid decreased while growth in prices received increased very slightly. Firms expected growth in both prices paid and prices received to moderate 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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