The headline Regional Business Activity Index of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey fell sharply to 9.6 in September from 39.1 in August.

The headline Regional Business Activity Index of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey fell sharply to 9.6 in September from 39.1 in August.
The U.S. dollar surged on news of advancing trade talks, particularly with China. U.S. Commerce …