Posted on 09/15/2011 5:50:47 AM PDT by Free Vulcan
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Manufacturing activity in the New York region weakened again in September, according to data released Thursday, raising fresh concern over the strength of the factory sector in the third quarter.
The Empire State index decreased slightly to negative 8.8 in September from negative 7.7 in August, according to the manufacturing survey released by the New York Federal Reserve. This is the fourth month in negative territory.
Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had expected the index to improve to negative 4.0.
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I'm long out of booze, so you guys will have to drink for me.
I think that’s called “negative growth”! Come on, New Yorkers! Give Obama a hand for helping this to become reality. This is the kind of growth that this state needs!
THE FLOGGINGS WILL CEASE WHEN THE MORALE IMPROVES!
Check the mosques. There’s probably a fair amount of manufacturing in their basements. Might raise the numbers a tad.
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