Here are two sentences:

The Fed 's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .

Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June , a record high , from 10.6 in May .
Choose your answer: are the two sentences saying the same thing?
Available options:
* no;
* yes;
no