US Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index
The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is a regional economic indicator that measures manufacturing activity in the Third Federal Reserve District, which includes eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. It is based on a survey of manufacturers and assesses factors such as employment, new orders, and shipments. This index is important because it provides insights into the health of the manufacturing sector, which is a key component of the U.S. economy, and can influence financial markets by affecting investor expectations about economic growth and Federal Reserve policy. Typically, a higher-than-expected reading is seen as positive for the economy and can lead to stock market gains, while a lower-than-expected reading might have the opposite effect.Next Event
May 21, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
26.7
10
Mar 19, 2026
18.1
10
Feb 19, 2026
16.3
7
Jan 15, 2026
12.6
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Dec 18, 2025
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Nov 20, 2025
-1.7
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Oct 16, 2025
-12.8
10
Sep 18, 2025
23.2
2.3
Aug 21, 2025
-0.3
7
Jul 17, 2025
15.9
-1
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