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- 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.