Dallas Fed Manufacturing Output Index for September: Bullish Signal for the US Dollar

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the September Dallas Fed Manufacturing Output Index on August 25, 2025. The actual reading was 15.3, with no forecast provided; the previous value was also 15.3.Data definition: A value above zero indicates expansion in the sector, while a value below zero signals contraction. Subcomponents include capacity utilization, new orders, prices paid for raw materials, shipments, finished goods prices, and the employment index. Exports from this region’s manufacturing sector are primarily concentrated in energy production and electronic products.Market impact: If the actual figure exceeds expectations, it is considered supportive for the US dollar.This data is rated as moderately important (level 2). It is compiled from survey responses by manufacturers in the Texas region and is released monthly. The next release is scheduled for the following month.

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