The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published its August Manufacturing Survey, showing that Tenth District factory activity was mostly unchanged, while expectations for future activity continued to indicate expansion. In August, shipments and new orders rose modestly, while production and employment were relatively flat. The release also updated seasonal adjustment factors using Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS, resulting in small revisions to historical indexes; the new seasonal factors will be applied throughout 2025.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City 2025-08-28
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports Tenth District manufacturing activity little changed in August while expectations remain expansionary
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's August Manufacturing Survey reported that Tenth District factory activity remained mostly unchanged, with future activity expectations indicating expansion. Shipments and new orders increased modestly, while production and employment were stable. Seasonal adjustment factors were updated using Census X-13 ARIMA-SEATS, leading to minor revisions in historical indexes.