Richmond Manufacturing Index Out today but not listed on most Finance websites? Prior 14 Anticipated 12 Actual 4 In May, the seasonally adjusted composite index of manufacturing activity—our broadest measure of manufacturing—fell ten points to 4 from April’s reading of 14. Among the index’s components, shipments declined eighteen points to 0 and new orders dropped twelve points to end at 1, while the jobs index moved up six points to 16. Most other indicators also suggested weaker activity. http://www.richmondfed.org/research/regional_economy/surveys_of_business_conditions/manufacturing/2012/pdf/mfg_05_22_12.pdf
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