18.08.2016 14:42:52

Philly Fed Index Rises In Line With Estimates In August

(RTTNews) - Philadelphia-area manufacturing activity has seen tenuous growth in the month of August, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Thursday.

The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general activity climbed to a positive 2.0 in August from a negative 2.9 in July, with a positive reading indicating growth in regional manufacturing activity. The increase by the index matched economist estimates.