19.12.2013 16:14:31
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Philly Fed Index Rises Less Than Expected In December
(RTTNews) - While the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on Thursday showing that regional manufacturing activity grew at a slightly faster rate in December, the index of activity in the sector rose by much less than expected.
The Philly Fed said its diffusion index of current activity edged up to 7.0 in December from 6.5 in November, with a positive reading indicating an increase in regional manufacturing activity. Economists had expected the index to climb to 10.0.