Dallas Fed manufacturing activity index

The Dallas Fed manufacturing activity index for June came in weaker than expected at -12.1 versus -2.0 estimate. The prior month was at -5.3. This is consistent with the other regional indices. The Philly Fed activity index was weaker as was the Empire manufacturing index.

  • production 8.9 versus 6.3 last month
  • capacity utilization 9.6 versus 7.7 last month
  • new orders 3.7 versus 2.4 last month
  • orders growth rate -6.7 versus 1.1 last month
  • number of employees 8.8 versus 11.6 last month
  • average employee work week 4.7 versus 6.4 last month
  • capital expenditures 6.9 versus 18.3 last month
  • prices paid 16.4 versus 7.4 last month
  • prices received 1.2 versus 0.7 last month
  • wages 22.7 versus 27.6 last month
  • shipments 1.7 versus 7.6 last month
  • orders growth rate -6.7 versus 1.1 last month
  • unfilled orders 3.4 versus -1.6 last month