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Manufacturing in the New York Region Shrank In August

In August the Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicated general business conditions fell thirteen points to -5.9, slipping below zero for the first time since October of 2011—a sign that activity declined for New York manufacturers over the month. Twenty-two percent of respondents reported that conditions had improved, while 28% reported that conditions had worsened. The new orders index fell three points to -5.5, its second consecutive reading below zero, pointing to a small decline in orders. The shipments index fell six points to 4.1, and the unfilled orders index inched higher but remained negative at -10.6. The delivery time index fell six points to -7.1, indicating that delivery times were shorter, and the inventories index declined eight points to -8.3, suggesting a modest decline in inventory levels.