For the month of October, the @RichmondFed Manufacturing Index remained flat with a reading of -2, which matched the -2 recorded in the prior month but fell short of the estimated 0. Breaking down the specific categories, the index for new orders declined to -8 from the previous figure of -6. On the other hand, shipments saw an improvement, rising to 0 from the -5 reported previously. Finally, the employment metric came in at +3, indicating growth but showing a slowdown compared to the prior reading of +7.