September Richmond Fed Regional Manufacturing Index Falls, Services Index Rises

10:06 AM EDT, 09/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The Richmond Fed's monthly manufacturing index fell to a reading of minus 2 in September from 4 in August, compared with the expectations for a smaller decrease to 2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. In contrast, other regional manufacturing data already released have suggested a slower pace of expansion. Released at the same time, the services revenue index rose to 0 in September from minus 8 in August. Other services data have pointed to faster contraction.