New York Fed’s Empire index jumps to 25.5 in October
The New York Fed’s Empire survey index of general business conditions rose 18 points to 25.5.
Event / data period: 2026-10
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The New York Fed’s October Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed its general business conditions index rising 18 points to 25.5, its highest reading since December 2021, the bank said. The new orders index was 23.2 and shipments 13.1.
Responses were collected October 2–9. The diffusion index measures the direction and breadth of change; this survey covers manufacturers in New York State and is not a percentage change in output volume.
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New York Fed’s Empire index jumps to 25.5 in October
The New York Fed’s Empire survey index of general business conditions rose 18 points to 25.5.
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New York Fed’s Empire index jumps to 25.5 in October
The New York Fed’s Empire survey index of general business conditions rose 18 points to 25.5.
Methodology
The monthly survey measures the breadth of conditions among New York manufacturers; readings are seasonally adjusted index points, not growth percentages.
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Source indicators
Values and measurement bases reported in the official source.
| General business conditions | 25.5 |
| New orders | 23.2 |
| Shipments | 13.1 |
| Prices paid | 59.5 |
| Prices received | 30.6 |
Methodology
The monthly survey measures the breadth of conditions among New York manufacturers; readings are seasonally adjusted index points, not growth percentages.
Updated:
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