US Fifth District Manufacturing Falls

2026-06-23 14:17 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The Federal Reserve's Fifth District manufacturing index decreased by 9 points from the previous month to 4 point in June 2026, down from 13 in May and below market expectations.

The result reflected an unchanged level of manufacturing activity in the district, with most key components weakening during the month.

Shipments eased to 3 from 16, while new orders declined to 9 from 17, though both indicators remained positive.

Meanwhile, raw materials inventories increased to 9 from 5.

On the other hand, the employment index slipped into negative territory at -1, reversing from 3 in the previous month.

Price pressures strengthened, with the average growth rates of prices paid rising to 6.99% from 5.96%, and prices received increasing to 4.57% from 4.21%.

Looking ahead, shipments expectations improved to 38 from 35.

However, expectations for new orders and employment softened, falling to 32 from 36 and to 16 from 23, respectively.



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US Fifth District Manufacturing Falls
The Federal Reserve's Fifth District manufacturing index decreased by 9 points from the previous month to 4 point in June 2026, down from 13 in May and below market expectations. The result reflected an unchanged level of manufacturing activity in the district, with most key components weakening during the month. Shipments eased to 3 from 16, while new orders declined to 9 from 17, though both indicators remained positive. Meanwhile, raw materials inventories increased to 9 from 5. On the other hand, the employment index slipped into negative territory at -1, reversing from 3 in the previous month. Price pressures strengthened, with the average growth rates of prices paid rising to 6.99% from 5.96%, and prices received increasing to 4.57% from 4.21%. Looking ahead, shipments expectations improved to 38 from 35. However, expectations for new orders and employment softened, falling to 32 from 36 and to 16 from 23, respectively.
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