• Composite 4 vs 6 prior

“Regional factory growth remained sluggish in October, weighed down by weak production in agriculture related sectors. However, firms’ capital spending plans remained solid.” Said KC Fed VP Chad Wilkerson

Follows in line with the other manufacturing data and there’s some interesting, though not very enthusiastic comments from respondents.

US KC Fed mfg comments 23 10 2014
US KC Fed composite index 23 10 2014

US KC Fed composite index 23 10 2014