Estados Unidos Índice de Manufatura Richmond

The Fifth District’s composite manufacturing index fell sharply to -15 in November from -4 in October, well below expectations of -2, signaling a deeper slowdown in activity. Shipments tumbled to -14 from 4, and new orders slid to -22 from -6, though employment improved slightly to -7 from -10. Local business conditions deteriorated, with the index dropping to -20 from -1. Still, firms were more optimistic about the months ahead: expectations for local conditions rose to 1 from -5, while future shipments and new orders climbed to 25 and 26, respectively. The outlook for employment softened slightly to -1 from 2. Price pressures picked up as growth in prices paid rebounded in November, while prices received held steady. Over the next year, companies expect price increases to moderate on the cost side and edge higher for the prices they charge.