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

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Output Index for September on August 25, 2025. The reported value was 15.3; no consensus forecast was provided, and the previous reading was also 15.3.Definition: A reading above zero indicates expansion in the sector, while a value below zero signals contraction. Sub-index components include capacity utilization, new orders, prices paid for raw materials, shipments, finished goods prices, and employment. Notably, manufacturing exports from this region 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. The data carries a medium importance level (2) and is compiled based on responses from manufacturers in the Texas region. The index is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for September 2025.

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