Economy

February 15, 2017
Empire State Manufacturing Survey Jumps 12 Points in February
Written by Sandy Williams
Manufacturers in New York State are experiencing steady growth, according to the February 2017 Empire State Manufacturing Survey. The headline index for general business conditions rose 12 points to its highest level in more than two years at a reading of 18.7.
Indexes for new orders and shipments saw robust gains in February, rising to 13.5 and 18.2, respectively.


