The Empire Strikes Out! NY Empire Manufacturing Survey Declines To -2.4 In February (Treasury Yield Curve Remains Inverted For 420 Straight Days)

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey struck out in February.

The Empire State manufacturing survey was down -2.4 in February.

Note how expectations are always higher than realized figures.

The US Treasury 10Y-2Y yield curve remains inverted, now for 420 straight days.