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Texas manufacturing production and new orders growth slows in October

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.

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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
  • Company outlook index climbed to 16.1 from 8.7.1
  • Employment index slipped to 11.6 from 15.1.1
  • Raw materials prices index reached 55.3, nearly double its historical average of 28.1.1
  • Finished goods prices index increased to 29.9 from 27.6.1
  • Future general business activity index jumped to 38.1 from 20.8.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Texas manufacturers Expected continued expansion looking six months ahead.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Texas Manufacturing Growth Slows in October as Outlook Improves

    Fort Worth Inc.

  • Texas manufacturers’ growth outlook slows in October, but remains robust: survey

    S&P Global

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas Manufacturing Growth Slows in October as Outlook Improves Fort Worth Inc. Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. Texas manufacturers’ growth outlook slows in October, but remains robust: survey S&P Global Not rated, October 26, 2026

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