International Economic

Philly Fed manufacturing index strengthens sharply in April

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 16 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region strengthened sharply in April, with the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index rising to 26.7 from 18.1 in March - its highest reading since January 2025 and well above expectations for a drop to 10.
Shipments increased by 12 points to 34 and...

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