From the NY Fed: Empire State Manufacturing Survey
Manufacturing activity in New York State expanded only to a small degree in November. After falling seven points last month, the general business conditions index fell four points to 6.3 this month, indicating that growth continued to slow.
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The index for number of employees rose two points to 9.4, its highest level in nearly a year, indicating a modest increase in employment levels. After rising sharply last month, the average workweek index fell eleven points to 4.8, its positive value signaling a small increase in hours worked.
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This was well below expectations, and showed activity “expanded slightly” in November.