Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Drops to -17 in September

US factory activity weakened sharply, with shipments at their second-lowest level since 2020 and average readings near 2008 lows.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index: A monthly survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond measuring manufacturing activity in its district, with values above zero indicating growth.
  • 3-Month Moving Average: A statistical method that averages data points from the most recent three months to identify trends over time, smoothing short-term volatility.
  • Shipments: The volume of goods shipped by manufacturers, often used as an indicator of production levels and economic activity.