Economy

September 17, 2018
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.


