WS News
28 Sep 2026, 15:18
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Slips to 9.8 in September
The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index eased to 9.8 in September from 11.6 previously, pointing to a modest loss of momentum in Texas manufacturing activity.
The index remained in positive territory, indicating that business conditions are still expanding overall, but the decline suggests the pace of improvement slowed during the month.
For markets, the reading adds to a mixed U.S. economic picture. Manufacturing remains resilient, but softer regional activity could help offset some of the inflation concerns created by higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields.
The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index eased to 9.8 in September from 11.6 previously, pointing to a modest loss of momentum in Texas manufacturing activity.
The index remained in positive territory, indicating that business conditions are still expanding overall, but the decline suggests the pace of improvement slowed during the month.
For markets, the reading adds to a mixed U.S. economic picture. Manufacturing remains resilient, but softer regional activity could help offset some of the inflation concerns created by higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields.
