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Richmond Manufacturing Index
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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