Empire State Manufacturing Survey: Highest Level in Four Years

Published on May 15, 2026

Manufacturing activity grew strongly in New York State, according to the Empire State Manufacturing May survey. The diffusion index for General Business Conditions rose 8.6 points to 19.6, its highest level in over four years.

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