And the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported its business index in August jumped to 22 . 1, compared to 8 . 3 in the previous month.
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That is reflected in the index of incoming new business index _ up to 56 . 6 from 54 . 5 in March, CIPS said.
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The National Association of Purchasing Management's New York chapter reported that its overall business index dropped to 62.8 percent this month from August's 64.5 percent.
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New York purchasing managers reported a small drop in their April business index to 50 . 9 percent from 51 . 0 percent in March.
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Lithuania has been among the fastest growing economies in the European Union and is ranked 21st in the world in the Ease of Doing Business Index.
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New York purchasing managers also reported a small drop in their April business index to 50 . 9 percent from 51 . 0 percent in March.
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During New York trading, better-than-expected weekly jobless claims and a rise in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve October Business Index failed to lend the dollar much help.
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And the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported that its business index in August jumped to 22 . 1, compared to 8 . 3 in the previous month.
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Its October business index came in at 28 compared to 14.6 in September, while employment rose to 5.5 from 4.7, its highest level in three years.
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Analysts said Thursday's biggest economic blow was a smaller-than-expected increase in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's business index, which is considered a harbinger for the national economy.
