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Philly Fed Index Indicates Modestly Faster Contraction In June
(RTTNews) - The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on Thursday showing regional manufacturing activity contracted at a modestly faster rate in the month of June.
The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current activity fell to a negative 13.7 in June from a negative 10.4 in May, with a negative reading indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index drop to a negative 14.0.
Looking ahead, the Philly Fed said most future indicators improved but noted expectations for growth over the next six months remained tempered.
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