Shipments expanded to 24.8 from 14.1, while employment and wages grew to 15.1 and 27.4, respectively. Survey participants cited the continuing impact of fuel prices across the sector, and market analysts noted that the broad strength in labor and output figures may support further interest rate hikes.
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Dallas Fed September Manufacturing Index of 9.8 Beats Estimate of 7.8
US Markets23 days ago
Texas factories grew their output and order volumes in the most recent monthly report, balancing out a decline in general business activity. The Dallas Fed's manufacturing index for September registered 9.8, topping the 7.8 estimate although falling from August's 11.6. Growth was driven by new orders, which rose to 30.7 from 22.0, and production, which climbed to 29.5 from 16.1.
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