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Current manufacturing indicators are mixed in December

Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 17:18:16 (UTC)

Current Manufacturing Indicators Are Mixed in December Philadelphia, December 18, 2025

Manufacturing activity appeared weak this month, according to the firms responding to the December Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The diffusion index for current general activity declined 9 points to -10.2 in December, its third consecutive negative reading. The new orders and shipments indexes both returned to positive territory after turning negative last month. The employment index rose and continued to reflect overall increases in employment. Both price indexes remained elevated but moved in opposite directions. Most of the survey’s future indicators softened but continued to suggest widespread expectations for growth over the next six months.

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