Richmond Fed Manufacturing Activity Remained Soft in January

Published on January 28, 2025

Fifth district manufacturing activity  remained soft in January, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index rose to -4 this month from -10 in December. This month's reading was better than the forecast of -13 and is the highest reading since May.

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