NY Fed: Manufacturing "Business activity picked up significantly in New York State"

From the NY Fed: Empire State Manufacturing Survey Business activity picked up significantly in New York State, according to firms responding to the May 2019 Empire State Manufacturing Survey. The headline general business conditions index climbed eight points to 17.8, its highest level in six months . New orders and shipments also grew at a faster pace than in recent months. Delivery times held steady, and inventories moved slightly lower. Labor market indicators pointed to small increases in employment and hours worked. The index for number of employees fell seven points to 4.7, a level......(read more)

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