Philly Fed March Business Index Shows Stronger Growth Than Expected

Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:30

The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's March business index exceeded expectations, with a reading of +3.2 compared to the anticipated -2.3. Key indicators such as employment, new orders, and prices paid also showed positive trends, indicating improving economic conditions in the region. The report's look-ahead indicators for the next six months suggest continued growth in various sectors.
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Philly Fed March Business Index Shows Stronger Growth Than Expected

Philly Fed Business Index

The latest Philly Fed business index figures show a notable improvement compared to previous readings. Key indicators such as employment, new orders, and prices show optimistic trends:

  • Employment: vs -10.3 prior
  • New orders: vs -5.2 prior
  • Prices paid: vs +16.6 prior
  • Prices received: vs +6.2 prior
  • Shipments: vs +10.7 prior
  • Unfilled orders: vs -11.7 prior

Look Ahead Indicators

The future outlook indicators are also positive with expectations for growth in key areas:

  • Six month index: vs +7.2 prior
  • Employment: vs +4.9 prior
  • New orders: vs +24.2 prior
  • Shipments: vs +26.7 prior
  • Prices paid: vs +41.4 prior
  • Prices received: vs +29.9 prior

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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