# Empire State Manufacturing Index

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-01**: National ISM Outlook — Analysts await national manufacturing data to see if regional weakness spreads.
- **2026-04-01**: National ISM Data — Expected release of national manufacturing figures to provide broader economic context.
- **2026-03-16**: March Data Release — Index plunges to -20.9, far exceeding expected contraction levels.
- **2026-03-16**: March Contraction — The NY Fed reports the index has dipped below zero, signaling a decline in activity.
- **2026-02-15**: February Reading — Index sits at -2.4, showing a mild contraction in New York manufacturing.
- **2026-02-15**: February Expansion — The index remained in positive territory, suggesting modest growth in regional manufacturing.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### NY Manufacturing Slumps as Empire State Index Hits Negative Territory
2026-03-16 13:50:13 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/empire-state-manufacturing-index-march-contraction

### Empire State Manufacturing Index Slumps to -20.9, Signaling Sharp Contraction
2026-03-16 13:47:32 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/empire-state-manufacturing-index-march-2026-contraction

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