Richmond Fed: "Fifth District Manufacturing Firms Reported Strong Growth in August"

From the Richmond Fed: Fifth District Manufacturing Firms Reported Strong Growth in August Fifth District manufacturing activity expanded in August, according to results of the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite index rose from 20 in July to 24 in August , as all three components (shipments, new orders, and employment) increased. Respondents remained optimistic in August, expecting growth to continue in the coming months. Employment and wages continued to rise, yet manufacturing firms continued to struggle to find workers with the skills they needed,......(read more)

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