The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published its October Manufacturing Survey, reporting that manufacturing activity in the Tenth Federal Reserve District edged higher while expectations for future activity cooled but remained modestly positive. The release noted that regional factory activity increased in September and price growth eased slightly. In the latest survey results, production and employment rose while new orders softened. The October survey also incorporates new seasonal adjustment factors using Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS, which slightly changes historical indexes versus previously published figures, and these seasonal factors will be used throughout 2025.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 2025-10-23
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City releases October Manufacturing Survey showing slightly higher Tenth District activity and cooler expectations
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's October Manufacturing Survey shows a slight increase in Tenth District manufacturing activity, with future expectations cooling but positive. September saw regional factory activity rise, price growth ease, production and employment increase, and new orders soften. Updated seasonal adjustment factors using Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS affect historical indexes through 2025.