The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its October Manufacturing Survey, showing that Tenth District manufacturing activity continued to expand steadily and expectations for future activity remained expansionary. More than half of firms reported that their customers were more sensitive to price changes than six months earlier. The survey incorporates new seasonal adjustment factors using Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS, resulting in slight revisions to historical indexes. The new factors will be used throughout 2026.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City survey shows continued manufacturing expansion and greater customer price sensitivity
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s October Manufacturing Survey showed continued expansion in Tenth District manufacturing activity, with firms expecting further growth in the near term. More than half reported increased customer sensitivity to price changes compared with six months earlier. Updated seasonal adjustment factors also produced slight revisions to historical indexes.