US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Employment Index for September: Bullish Signal for the Dollar

On August 25, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released the US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Employment Index for September. The reported value was 8.8; no consensus forecast was provided, and the previous reading was also 8.8.Definition: A reading above zero indicates expansion in the sector, while a reading below zero signifies contraction. Sub-indices include capacity utilization, new orders, raw materials payment prices, shipments, finished goods prices, and employment. The region’s manufacturing exports are primarily concentrated in energy production and electronics.Market Impact: If the actual figure exceeds expectations, it is considered positive for the US dollar.Data Importance: This indicator has a low importance rating of 1. It is compiled from survey data of manufacturers in the Texas region and is released monthly. The next update is scheduled for the following month.

this-content

disclaimer-th