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Dallas Fed Manufacturing: Mixed Perceptions In March

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The March Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey shows stagnant business conditions, with the general business activity index dropping 0.4 points to -0.2, signaling no growth or contraction. Production slowed significantly, as the production index fell six points to 6.8, indicating below-average output expansion for Texas manufacturers. Capacity utilization declined, with its index dropping five points to 7.2, while new orders weakened, falling from 11.1 to 6.1, reflecting reduced demand. Shipments saw the sharpest decline, plummeting eight points to 1.8, suggesting potential supply chain or logistical disruptions impacting deliveries. The data, released in March 2026, highlights mixed economic signals, with key metrics trending downward amid broader manufacturing uncertainty.
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Advisor Perspectives Charts6.61K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(6min)CommentsSummaryThe general business activity index fell 0.4 points to -0.2, indicating no change in business conditions.The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, fell six points to 6.8, a reading suggestive of a below-average pace of output expansion.The capacity utilization index moved down five points to 7.2, the new orders index fell to 6.1 from 11.1, and the shipments index fell eight points to 1.8. kitiwan mesinsom/E+ via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash The Dallas Fed released its Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey (TMOS) for March. The general business activity index fell 0.4 points to -0.2, indicating no change in business conditions. Texas factory activity This article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.61K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.

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