The Empire State Manufacturing Index took a surprising downturn in October 2024, plummeting to -11.9 from 11.5 in September. This sharp decline caught analysts off guard, as they had predicted a modest increase to 3.8. The negative reading indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity across New York State. The index, compiled by the Federal Reserve […]
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