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Maryland Survey of Business Activity

August 28, 2025

Business activity in Maryland was flat in August, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The general business conditions index increased to 3 from −16 in August. Meanwhile, the forward-looking index edged up to −14. The current sales index edged down to −3 in August, while the forward-looking index rose to 6.

The employment index was unchanged at −6, and the corresponding forward-looking index increased to −3 in August. Meanwhile, the current and forward-looking wages indexes increased further into positive territory. The current and forward-looking indexes for the availability of workers with the necessary skills decreased in August.

On average, year-over-year growth in prices paid and prices received decreased. Firms expected growth in prices paid to moderate somewhat over the next year.

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