US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Prices Index for September: Bullish for the Dollar

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the September Dallas Fed Manufacturing Prices Index on August 25, 2025. The actual reading was 15.1, with no forecast provided; the previous value was also 15.1.This index is defined such that a reading above 0 indicates expansion in the sector, while a value below 0 signals contraction. Key components include capacity utilization, new orders, prices paid for raw materials, shipments, finished goods prices, and employment index. The region’s manufacturing exports are primarily concentrated in energy production and electronics.In terms of market impact, if the actual figure exceeds expectations, it is considered positive for the US dollar. The data carries a low importance level (1) and is compiled based on surveys of manufacturers in Texas. It is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for the following month.

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