Philly Fed Index Jumps Much More Than Expected In October
October 17 2024 - 3:42AM
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on
Thursday showing regional manufacturing activity has expanded
overall in the month of October.
The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general
activity jumped to 10.3 in October from 1.7 in September, with a
positive reading indicating growth. Economists had expected the
index to inch up to 3.0.
The much bigger than expected increase by the headline index
partly reflected turnarounds by new orders and shipments.
The new orders index surged to a positive 14.2 in October from a
negative 1.5 in September, while the shipments index spiked to a
positive 7.4 in October from a negative 14.3 in September.
Meanwhile, the report showed a downturn by employment, as the
numbers of employees index tumbled to a negative 2.2 in October
from a positive 10.7 in September.
The Philly Fed also said the prices paid index fell to 29.7 in
October from 34.0 in September, while the prices received index
decreased to 17.9 in October from 24.6 in September.
Looking ahead, the Philly Fed said expectations for growth over
the next six months were more widespread this month, as the
diffusion index for future general activity surged to 36.7 in
October from 15.8 in September.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a separate report
on Tuesday showing regional manufacturing activity returned to
contraction in the month of October.
The New York Fed said its general business conditions index dove
to a negative 11.9 in October from a positive 11.5 in September,
with a negative reading indicating contraction. Economists had
expected the index to decrease to a positive 2.3.
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