Current General Activity, Perceptions of Respondents for the Region; Diffusion Index for Federal Reserve District 3: Philadelphia (GARBNDIF066MNFRBPHI)

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia  

Release: Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey  

Units:  Index, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

Current General Activity, Perceptions of Respondents for the Region reports the change in general business activity of the region based on perceptions of respondents compared to the previous month for reporting service firms. The General Business Activity is the broadest measure of the Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The diffusion index is calculated by taking the percent reporting increases and subtracting the percentage reporting decreases. For more information about this release from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, visit: http://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data/regional-economy/nonmanufacturing-business-outlook-survey/ .