Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index For August 12 Vs -10 Est; -13.5 Prior
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The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index for August came in at 12, beating the estimated -10 and improving from the prior -13.5.
August 17, 2023 | 12:31 pm
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The positive manufacturing index could boost investor confidence in the overall market, potentially benefiting SPY.
The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is a key indicator of the health of the manufacturing sector in the Philadelphia Fed's district. A higher than expected reading can be taken as positive for the SPY as it indicates a well-performing manufacturing sector, which could lead to increased investor confidence in the overall market.
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