The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released its monthly Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey on Oct. 23, showing manufacturing production and new orders grew more slowly in October while overall business outlook improved.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 23, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Monday, November 30, 2026. Dallas Fed's next manufacturing report scheduled1
Who's involved
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallasreleased manufacturing survey
The facts
Production index fell nearly 14 points to 15.8, remaining above its historical average of 9.7.1
New orders index dropped to 9.3 from September's 30.7.1
General business activity index rose to 13.4 from 9.8.1
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