Economy

September 15, 2014
Empire State Index at Highest Level Since 2009
Written by Sandy Williams
Manufacturing activity in New York in September was at its highest level since late 2009. The general business conditions index rose 13 points to 27.5 according to the survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The new orders index rose three points to 16.9 while the shipments index advanced two points to 27.1—both exhibiting strong growth for the month.


