US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Feb) 7.10 vs. Exp. 7 (Prev. 7.70)

The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index printed at 7.10 for February, beating expectations of 7 but showing a slight decline from the previous month's 7.70.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Feb 2026, 13:50 UTCOn the live feed at 13:30 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Feb) 7.10 vs. Exp. 7 (Prev. 7.70)

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This modest improvement suggests resilience in the manufacturing sector, which could reinforce views of steady economic activity, though the drop from last month indicates potential headwinds. Market implications may focus on how this data aligns with broader growth narratives and influence future policy discussions.

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