Dallas Fed September Manufacturing Index Declines Less than Expected, In Line With Other Factory Data

10:42 AM EDT, 09/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The Dallas Fed's monthly manufacturing index fell to a reading of 9.8 in September from 11.6 in August, compared with expectations for a larger decrease to a reading of 7.8. The decline was in line with most of the other manufacturing readings already released during the month, though the national S&P Global manufacturing reading increased to indicated faster expansion. For Dallas, there were increases in the readings for production, prices paid, new orders, shipments and employment. The reading for the company outlook decreased to 8.7 from 19.2 in August, indicating slower expansion.