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    Empire State Manufacturing Index Softens in September

    Written by Sandy Williams


    The Empire State Manufacturing Index slid seven points in September from its 10-month high in August. The general business conditions index showed a slower pace of growth with a reading of 19.0 for the month, below economists’ expectations of 23.

    New orders and shipments continued to expand but at a softer rate, falling 0.6 points and 11.4 points on their respective indices.

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