Richmond Manufacturing Index: Mostly Flat Activity in July

Published on July 28, 2026

Fifth district manufacturing activity was mostly flat in July, according to the most recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The composite manufacturing index inched up one point to 5, marking the fourth consecutive positive reading.

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