US Dallas Fed Factory Activity Jumps to Highest Since 2025

2026-08-31 14:48 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The Dallas Fed's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing jumped to 11.6 in August 2026, the highest level since January 2025, up from 1.3 in July.

Broader conditions strengthened, with the company outlook index jumping 5.8 points to 19.2.

Manufacturing activity accelerated, with a jump in production (16.1 vs 10.1), supported by a surge in assessments of new orders (22 vs. 6.4) and shipments (14.1 vs. 8.8).

Capacity utilization also increased to 12.8 from 5.9.

However, uncertainty remained elevated, with inventories building further and delivery times lengthening significantly.

Employment slowed and work hours were relatively stable in August.

Price pressures were relatively stable but remained markedly elevated, rising further for prices paid but easing slitghly for prices received.

Looking ahead, firms remained optimistic about activity over the next six months, with future production (40.9 vs 34.6) and general business activity (37.2 vs 26.5) edging higher.



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US Dallas Fed Factory Activity Jumps to Highest Since 2025
The Dallas Fed's general business activity index for Texas manufacturing jumped to 11.6 in August 2026, the highest level since January 2025, up from 1.3 in July. Broader conditions strengthened, with the company outlook index jumping 5.8 points to 19.2. Manufacturing activity accelerated, with a jump in production (16.1 vs 10.1), supported by a surge in assessments of new orders (22 vs. 6.4) and shipments (14.1 vs. 8.8). Capacity utilization also increased to 12.8 from 5.9. However, uncertainty remained elevated, with inventories building further and delivery times lengthening significantly. Employment slowed and work hours were relatively stable in August. Price pressures were relatively stable but remained markedly elevated, rising further for prices paid but easing slitghly for prices received. Looking ahead, firms remained optimistic about activity over the next six months, with future production (40.9 vs 34.6) and general business activity (37.2 vs 26.5) edging higher.
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