Manufacturing industry

Manufacturers report expansion “continued to grow but remained subdued” in December.

Business activity “continued to expand, though growth was noticeably slower than in recent months,” the December Empire State Manufacturing Survey suggested.

The New York economy slipped in November, with current conditions falling to its lowest level since June.

The overall economy grew for the 115th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.

Manufacturing growth in the central Atlantic region “grew moderately in November.”

Texas factory activity growth, as measured by the production index, “continued to expand in November, albeit at a markedly slower pace.”

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for October rose to 0.24 from a downwardly revised 0.14 in September.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported faster growth in November, with prices mixed.

Manufacturers report expansion at a slower rate in November.

Prices paid remained elevated, employment levels rose and business activity expanded faster in November, according to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.