Empire State Manufacturing Survey: Activity Increases Modestly in February

Published on February 17, 2026

Manufacturing activity increased modestly in New York State, according to the Empire State Manufacturing February survey. The diffusion index for General Business Conditions inched down 0.6 points to 7.10, its fourth positive reading in five months.

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