Empire State Manufacturing Index Crashes After Back to Back Gains

May 16, 2016

by Mike ‘Mish’ Shedlock
Mish Talk

The Empire State Manufacturing Index crashed to -9.02 after a brief two-month rally.

March was barely positive at +0.62 with April at +9.56.

This month, the Bloomberg Econoday consensus estimate was 7.0 in a range of 2.50 to 11.20.

Highlights

What little momentum there was in the New York manufacturing sector is fizzling, based on the Empire State index which came in much weaker-than-expected, at minus 9.02 in the May report to end two lonely looking gains in April and March.

Continue Reading at MishTalk.com…

Financial Survival Network (FSN) content is informational only and based on information available at the time of creation. It is not an offer or solicitation, nor does it provide investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not consider your specific financial circumstances or objectives and may not be suitable for you. FSN content is not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Readers should consult their own professional advisers and conduct their own independent investigations before making any investment decisions. FSN does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content or any third-party information it uses, which has not been independently verified by FSN. Readers are cautioned not to rely solely on FSN content for investment decisions.

FSN and its owner may have financial interests in the companies discussed and may trade such securities without prior notice. FSN is funded by sponsor advertisements, with payments ranging from five to ten thousand dollars monthly. FSN does not charge its viewers/listeners/readers any fees. By accessing FSN content, users agree that FSN and its affiliates are not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or representations in the content provided.