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Non-Manufacturing Survey

Fifth District non-manufacturing activity was flat in January, according to the most recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In January, the revenues index inched up to −3 from −6 while the demand index increased to 2 from −3. Meanwhile, expectations were strong: the indexes for future revenues and demand increased further into positive territory.

The local business conditions index increased slightly to −6 in January from −11 in December. Meanwhile, the future local business conditions index was unchanged at 7.

The current employment index was unchanged at 5 in January, while the forward-looking employment index rose to 20 from 14. The wages index increased slightly to 20 from 17 and firms continued to expect to increase wages over the next six months.

The average growth rate of prices paid decreased notably in January, while average growth in prices received ticked up. Firms expected growth in prices to remain relatively 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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