| Region |
Economy |
Main Index |
Comments |
| Arizona |
Expanding |
56.2 |
Expansion slows in March, but the local economy is still growing. |
| Boston |
Expanding |
53.3 |
Business Confidence registers 67.6. |
| Buffalo |
Expanding |
59.2 |
Expansion continues, but at a slower rate than in February. |
| Chicago |
Expanding |
61.7 |
Two-month contraction ends as PMI soars upward. |
| Cincinnati |
Expanding |
60.0 |
Positive trend continues. |
| Cleveland* |
Expanding |
+25.25 |
Manufacturing sector continues to expand; Forecast Index drops to +3.00. |
| Denver |
Expanding |
59.8 |
Expansion continues in the Manufacturing sector. |
| Denver |
Contracting |
37.5 |
Non-Manufacturing business activity stays at the same level as in February. |
| Detroit |
Expanding |
54.2 |
Negative trend is reversed as local PMI returns to above 50. |
| Houston |
Expanding |
62.4 |
Expansion picks up, fueled by strong Production and Sales. |
| New York |
Contracting |
49.3 |
Business Activity contracts; Business Outlook at 50 looks more cautious. |
| W. Washington |
Expanding |
63.3 |
Local PMI continues to reflect a strong Northwest economy. |
* Barometer readings above "0" indicate that the manufacturing sector of the economy is generally expanding.
Friday, May 4
