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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity was flat in September, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In September, the revenues index increased to 0 from −8, and the demand index inched down to 2 from 3. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand remained firmly in positive territory.

The local business conditions index increased to −8 in September from −12 in August. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index fell to 0 from 9.

The current employment index fell to 2 in September from 8 in August, while the forward-looking employment index edged down but remained in positive territory. Both the current and future wages indexes remained in positive territory.

The average growth rate of prices paid decreased somewhat in September. Meanwhile, growth in prices received increased somewhat in September. On average, firms expected growth in prices paid to remain relatively steady over the next 12 months while expecting growth in prices received to decrease slightly.

*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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