US Dallas Fed business activity index rises to 0.4 in May, snapping back from negative territory
The US Dallas Fed business activity index increased to 0.4 in May, indicating a slight recovery in Texas manufacturing. This marks a shift from the previous month's negative reading of -2.3. Despite this positive trend, rising raw material costs present ongoing challenges for manufacturers.
- ▪The Dallas Federal Reserve's Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey for May reported a business activity index of 0.4.
- ▪The future general business activity index suggests manufacturers expect conditions to improve in the coming months.
- ▪The raw materials price index surged to 42.7, indicating accelerating input costs for Texas manufacturers.
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