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Follow on Google News | ISM-New York April 2014 Report on BusinessCurrent Business Conditions were 50.6 in April, the slowest rate of expansion since June 2013. Future optimism cooled to a five-year low. The Six- Month Outlook fell to 58.8 in April, the lowest reading since May 2009. Job growth plunged below the breakeven level to a two- and-a-half year low. But this is two months removed from a record high. Employment was 43.1 in April. Purchase volume contracted by the most in three and a half years, contrasting strength from two months ago. Quantity of Purchases came in at 41.7 in April. Prices Paid moderated further to 57.7 in April, after a three-year high in February. Growth in the top line and for forward guidance hit a six-month low. Current Revenues were 56.3 in April, and Expected Revenues were 62.5 in April. Potential Business Opportunities/ For a complete copy of our report, visit our web site at http://www.ismny.org. End
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