Cross-Sector entity
Of the tracked stories, 2 of 2 also mention Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the most common co-covered peer. economy accounts for 1 of the 2 tracked stories, while 1 other category carries the remainder. Empire State Manufacturing Index appears in 2 tracked Cross-Sector stories from March 16, 2026.
2 verified stories tracked
Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
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Of the tracked stories, 2 of 2 also mention Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the most common co-covered peer. economy accounts for 1 of the 2 tracked stories, while 1 other category carries the remainder. Empire State Manufacturing Index appears in 2 tracked Cross-Sector stories from March 16, 2026. The tracked stories average 2 original sources each.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Empire State Manufacturing Index. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
National ISM Outlook
Analysts await national manufacturing data to see if regional weakness spreads.
March Data Release
Index plunges to -20.9, far exceeding expected contraction levels.
March Contraction
The NY Fed reports the index has dipped below zero, signaling a decline in activity.
February Reading
Index sits at -2.4, showing a mild contraction in New York manufacturing.
The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State Manufacturing Index fell into negative territory in March, signaling a contraction in regional industrial activity. This unexpected dip highlights persistent headwinds for the manufacturing sector despite broader economic resilience.
The Empire State Manufacturing Index unexpectedly plunged to -20.9 in March, significantly missing economist expectations of -7.0. This sharp decline in New York's industrial activity, driven by falling new orders and shipments, suggests a cooling regional economy with potential national implications.
Source: Seeking Alpha · seekingalpha.com
