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Maryland Survey of Business Activity

April 24, 2025

Reports of business activity from Maryland firms deteriorated in April, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The general business conditions index decreased from −15 in March to −32 in April. Meanwhile, the forward-looking index was unchanged at −19 in April. The current sales index decreased notably from 7 to −10 in April, while the forward-looking index fell considerably from 30 to 0.

The employment index fell to −6, and the corresponding forward-looking index dropped to −10 in April. Meanwhile, the current and forward-looking wages indexes decreased but remained in positive territory. The current and forward-looking indexes for the availability of workers with the necessary skills were both −3 in April.

On average, year-over-year growth in prices paid increased moderately and growth in prices received increased slightly. Firms expected growth in prices to increase further over the next year.

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