Empire State Manufacturing Survey: Activity Edges Lower in December

Published on December 15, 2025

Manufacturing activity edged lower in New York State, according to the Empire State Manufacturing December survey. The diffusion index for General Business Conditions fell 22.6 points to -3.9, turning negative for the first time since September after reaching its highest level in a year last month.

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