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Current manufacturing indicators remain positive in March

Thursday, March 19, 2026 — 18:23:52 (UTC)

Current Manufacturing Indicators Remain Positive in March Philadelphia, March 19, 2026

Manufacturing activity in the region continued to expand overall, according to the firms responding to the March Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The diffusion index for current general activity rose from 16.3 in February to 18.1 in March, its third consecutive increase. The new orders index moved down but remained positive, and the shipments index moved higher. The employment index returned to positive territory but continued to suggest mostly steady employment overall. Both price indexes rose this month after declining last month. The firms continue to expect overall growth over the next six months.

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