Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Continued to Fall in July
By Chad Wilkerson
July 25, 2024
Our regional factory index was at its lowest level in four years in July. The volume of shipments and new orders fell substantially while production and employment levels decreased at a moderate pace, but a majority of firms expect to maintain or increase current levels in the next six months.

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Was Essentially Unchanged in May
By Chad Wilkerson
May 23, 2024
Regional factory activity was basically flat in May. Employment levels increased somewhat, and many firms expect to increase wages at a similar rate to the past in the year ahead.

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Fell Again in April
By Chad Wilkerson
April 25, 2024
Tenth District manufacturing activity fell again in April, and expectations for future activity remained flat. Prices for raw materials grew at a steady pace while finished product prices stayed the same, increasing their spread.

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Declined Further in March
By Chad Wilkerson
March 28
Regional factory activity fell further in March, and expectations for future activity were again steady. Employment levels expanded modestly even as production and new orders contracted, and over half of firms have given mid-year wage increases recently but fewer plan to this year.

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Declined Slightly in February
By Chad Wilkerson
February 29
Regional factory activity fell slightly in February, and expectations for future activity were not as high as last month. Production and new orders were essentially flat, but the volume of shipments and employment picked up.

Tenth District Manufacturing Declined Moderately
By Chad Wilkerson
January 25
Regional factory activity contracted in January, but future activity is expected to increase. Input prices increased sharply this month, and firms expect them to rise further in 2024.