Richmond Manufacturing Index

Information

• Effect

  Real greater than expected is good for the currency

• AKA

  Richmond Fed Index, Manufacturing Activity Index, Composite Manufacturing Index;

• Abbreviation Explanation

  Survey of about 100 manufacturers in the Richmond area which asks respondents to rate the relative level of business conditions including shipments, new orders, and employment;

• Release Date Details

  Released monthly, on the fourth Tuesday of the current month;