Expectation was -15.0. Last month came in at -17.1. This is the 8th straight month below the zero level indicating contraction.
July June
2008 2008
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General Business
Activity -16.3 -17.1
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Prices Paid 75.6 69.3
Prices Received 28.8 29.7
New Orders -12.1 -12.4
Shipments -8.0 -6.7
Unfilled Orders -18.3 -12.5
Delivery Time -10.7 -8.0
Inventories -7.5 -12.6
Number of Employees -7.3 -6.9