The Dallas Fed's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing rose to 1.3 in July 2026, up from 0 in June. Broader conditions strengthened, with the company outlook index jumping 11 points to 13.4 as uncertainty eased (6.4 vs. 10.9). Manufacturing activity accelerated, with the production index rising to 10.1 from 4.1, supported by stronger new orders (6.4 vs. 2.3) and shipments (8.8 vs. 7.1). Meanwhile, finished goods inventories declined (1.5 vs. 7.8), while delivery times lengthened slightly (2.3 vs. 0.9). Labor market conditions remained broadly stable, although employment (12.2 vs. 13.9) and hours worked (4.3 vs. 5.9) eased, while the wages and benefits index climbed (30.8 vs 25.8). Price pressures remained elevated despite slight moderation in prices paid and received. Looking ahead, firms continue to expect strong manufacturing activity over the next six months, with future production (34.6) and general business activity (26.5) remaining little changed. source: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States increased to 1.30 points in July from 0 points in June of 2026. Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States averaged 0.21 points from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 47.90 points in June of 2004 and a record low of -74.40 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-29 02:30 PM
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
Jun 0 0.4 2
2026-07-27 02:30 PM
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
Jul 1.3 0.0 -1
2026-08-31 02:30 PM
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
Aug 1.3



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Employment Index 12.20 13.90 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Manufacturing New Orders Index 6.40 2.30 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Prices Paid Index 41.30 42.40 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Production Index 10.10 4.10 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Shipments Index 8.80 7.10 points Jul 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
ISM Manufacturing PMI 53.30 54.00 points Jun 2026
Chicago Fed National Activity Index -0.02 -0.19 points Jun 2026
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index 1.30 0.00 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Services Index 6.60 2.90 points Jul 2026
Dallas Fed Services Revenues Index 9.50 9.80 points Jul 2026
Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index 17.00 19.00 points Jul 2026
NFIB Business Optimism Index 97.40 95.30 points Jun 2026
NY Empire State Manufacturing Index 15.60 5.70 points Jul 2026
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index 5.00 4.00 points Jul 2026


United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index measures the performance of manufacturing sector in the state of Texas. The index is derived from a survey of around 100 business executives and tracks variables such as output, employment, orders and prices. A reading above 0 indicates an expansion of the factory activity compared to the previous month; below 0 represents a contraction; while 0 indicates no change. Texas produces around 9.5 percent of manufacturing output in US. The state ranks second behind California in factory production and first as an exporter of manufactured goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 0.00 47.90 -74.40 2004 - 2026 points Monthly
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US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Activity Rises in July
The Dallas Fed's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing rose to 1.3 in July 2026, up from 0 in June. Broader conditions strengthened, with the company outlook index jumping 11 points to 13.4 as uncertainty eased (6.4 vs. 10.9). Manufacturing activity accelerated, with the production index rising to 10.1 from 4.1, supported by stronger new orders (6.4 vs. 2.3) and shipments (8.8 vs. 7.1). Meanwhile, finished goods inventories declined (1.5 vs. 7.8), while delivery times lengthened slightly (2.3 vs. 0.9). Labor market conditions remained broadly stable, although employment (12.2 vs. 13.9) and hours worked (4.3 vs. 5.9) eased, while the wages and benefits index climbed (30.8 vs 25.8). Price pressures remained elevated despite slight moderation in prices paid and received. Looking ahead, firms continue to expect strong manufacturing activity over the next six months, with future production (34.6) and general business activity (26.5) remaining little changed.
2026-07-27
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Stalls in June
The Dallas FED's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing was broadly unchanged in June 2026, following a 0.4 increase in May. Firms reported a modest improvement in sentiment, with the company outlook index rising to 2.3 from 0.3, while uncertainty eased as the outlook uncertainty index fell eight points to 10.9. Labor market conditions strengthened, with the employment index jumping to 13.9 from 0.2 and work hours also increasing. Price pressures were mixed, as selling prices and wages accelerated while input cost pressures held steady. Looking ahead, manufacturers remained optimistic, with the future general business activity index rising 12 points to 25.9, although the future production index eased slightly to 34.8.
2026-06-29
US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Activity Rebounds in May
The Dallas FED's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing increased to 0.4 in May 2026, rebounding from -2.3 in April. Perceptions of broader business conditions were stable, with the company outlook index at 0.3, down from 3, suggesting firms’ outlooks were essentially unchanged, while the outlook uncertainty index increased slightly to 19.2, but remaining above the series average of 16.9. Labour market conditions were broadly flat, the employment index was unchanged at 0.2 and the hours worked index fell to 1.8 from 4. Wage pressures held steady and the wages and benefits index was relatively unchanged at 18.9. Price pressures for inputs increased, the raw materials price index rose to 42.7, the highest level in 8 months, while the finished goods index fell to 18.9. Looking ahead, future general business activity index came at 14.3, with firms expecting increases in manufacturing activity.
2026-05-26