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Fifth District Survey of Service Sector Activity

December 24, 2024

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Fifth District service sector firms reported improved activity in December, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The revenues index climbed from 9 to 23, while the demand index rose from 14 to 25 in December. The indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory, as most firms expressed optimism about the next six months.

The local business conditions index nudged up slightly from 10 in November to 14 in December. Firms remained optimistic about future business conditions, as that index registered a reading of 39 in December.

The employment index was flat at 2 in December compared to −1 in November. Over the next six months, firms expected to increase hiring as the forward-looking index registered a reading of 30. Firms continued to increase wages for employees and expected to increase wages over the next six months.

The average growth rates of prices paid and prices received changed little from November, and firms anticipated little change in price growth in the coming year.

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