The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published its third quarter Tenth District Energy Survey, reporting that regional energy activity continued to decline and that firms do not expect a rebound over the next six months. Drilling and business activity fell in the quarter, while revenues, employment and capital expenditures also decreased, with many firms delaying investment amid heightened policy uncertainty. The quarterly survey covers oil and gas-related firms located and/or headquartered in the Tenth Federal Reserve District and reports diffusion indexes for indicators including drilling, capital spending and employment, alongside firms’ oil and gas price expectations. A summary of the survey accompanies the release, and prior results and future release dates are posted by the Bank.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Energy Survey shows continued decline in Tenth District energy activity with little change expected over next six months
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's third quarter Tenth District Energy Survey shows a continued decline in regional energy activity, with firms not expecting a rebound in the next six months. Drilling, business activity, revenues, employment, and capital expenditures decreased, with many firms delaying investment due to policy uncertainty. The survey includes diffusion indexes for drilling, capital spending, and employment, along with firms' oil and gas price expectations.