Here are the latest September figures for the @philadelphiafed Manufacturing Index. The main index achieved a score of +37.8, which successfully exceeded the estimated +32.1, though it came in below the prior mark of 47.4. When breaking down the specific categories, the prices paid metric climbed to +48.9 from the prior +40.9. The indicator for new orders adjusted slightly to +29.2, compared to the prior +30.1. Meanwhile, shipments remained completely stable, posting +27.7 to mirror the prior +27.7 exactly. Finally, the employment level was reported at +11.8, contrasting with the prior +27.9.