Manufacturing industry

The April Midwest Economy Index climbed to 0.53 from an unrevised 0.52 in March, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Thursday.

Texas factory activity, as measured by the production index, “rose markedly in May,” reaching a 12-year high.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported stronger activity and optimism, while prices were little changed at high levels.

Manufacturers report continued growth in May, but the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Report on Business respondents reported increasing costs.

Prices paid remain elevated, while business activity improved, the Empire State Manufacturing Survey, released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, suggested.

The New York economy continues to expand.

The overall economy grew for the 108th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Tuesday.

Texas factory activity, as measured by the production index, “rose markedly in April after posting slower growth in March.”

Respondents pointed to issues arising from tariffs and price increases for the decline.

Respondents to the monthly manufacturing survey reported higher prices received, suggesting growing inflation, while respondents voiced concern about trade policy.

Manufacturing growth in the central Atlantic region “slowed in April.”

Prices paid remain elevated, while the future outlook sank.

The New York economy continues to expand at a slower pace, while prices continued creeping higher.

Texas factory activity, as measured by the production index, “continued to expand in March, albeit at a markedly slower pace than last month.”

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported high input and selling prices, suggesting growing inflation.

Manufacturers report continued growth in March, but this month's Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Report on Business also showed signs of cost pressures.

Firms are paying more for supplies, but aren’t really passing those increases on to consumers, the Empire State Manufacturing Survey suggested.

The New York economy is expanding, but February’s pace was much slower than January’s.

According to the ISM's monthly report on business, the ISM index increased to 60.8 in February from 59.1 in January.

Manufacturing growth in the central Atlantic region was “robust” in February, according to the monthly business activity survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, as the manufacturing index soared to 28 from 14.