Dallas Fed Business Activity Rebounds

2026-06-30 14:43 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The general business activity index for the service sector published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas rebounded to 2.9 in June 2026 from -7.7 in May.

Perceptions of broader business conditions also improved, with the company outlook index jumping 12 points to 6.1, while uncertainty remained largely unchanged.

Selling price pressures edged up to 7.7 from 5.0, as input costs and wages rose at a faster pace.

Expectations for future activity strengthened markedly, with firms reporting improved outlooks for revenue and overall business activity, while employment and capital expenditure expectations remained firmly in positive territory.



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