Manufacturing activity in the region weakened this month, according to the firms responding to the November Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The current general activity index rose but remained negative, while the new orders and shipments indexes both turned negative. The employment index continued to suggest overall increases. Both price indexes continued to suggest overall price increases. Expectations for growth over the next six months were more widespread. The diffusion index for current general activity increased 11 points to -1.7 in November after a sharp decline in October (see Chart). The share of ... (full story)