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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity improved in May, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In May, the revenues index rose to 14 from 9 and the demand index increased to 15 from 10. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

The local business conditions index improved to 0 in May from −6 in April. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index increased to 12.

The current employment index fell to −1 in May from 6 in April, while the forward-looking employment index was nearly unchanged at 24. Both the current and future wages indexes remained in positive territory.

The average growth rates of prices paid and prices received decreased somewhat. Firms expected growth in prices paid to decrease and growth in prices 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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