International Economic

Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index slumps to -12.8 in October

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Thursday 16 Oct 2025

(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted sharply in October, with the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index falling to a six-month low of -12.8, down from 23.2 in September and well below consensus expectations of 10.
Shipments dropped 20 points but remained in positive territory at 6.0, while new...

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