For immediate release Dec. 1, 1998

MEDIA ADVISORY

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has announced the 1999 press release dates for its Southeastern Manufacturing Survey and Dollar Index.

The Southeastern Manufacturing Survey is generally scheduled for release on the second business day after the 10th of each month. In 1999, the release dates are Jan. 12, Feb. 12, March 12, April 13, May 12, June 14, July 13, Aug. 12, Sept. 14, Oct. 13, Nov. 15 and Dec. 14.

The Dollar Index is generally scheduled for release during the second week of each month. In 1999, the dates are Jan. 7, Feb. 8, March 8, April 8, May 10, June 8, July 8, Aug. 9, Sept. 8, Oct. 7, Nov. 8 and Dec. 8.

Please note that these schedules are tentative and subject to change without notice.

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