K.C. Fed: Manufacturing Activity Moderated Slightly

Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s region “moderated slightly, but remained generally solid overall, with a continued positive outlook for future months,” according to the bank’s monthly manufacturing survey, released Thursday.

Firms blamed rising gasoline prices for the drop, said Chad Wilkerson, vice president and economist at the bank, but expectations are “indicative of continued solid growth.”

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