Dallas Fed Business Activity Returns to Contraction

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-24T15:40:18+00:00

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported a decline in the business activity index to -3.2 in February 2026, indicating worsened conditions. Revenue growth slowed, employment remained stable, and input costs continued to rise, but companies are optimistic about future conditions.

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2026-02-24 15:40:18

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The general business activity index published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas fell to -3.2 in February of 2026 from 2.7 in the earlier month, reflecting a slight worsening in broader business conditions. The index measuring revenues ticked down to 4.1, losing traction from the jump seen in the first month of the year. Consistently, employment levels suggested little change (0.4 vs 0.9 in January 2026). On the price front, input costs extended their sharp increases and rose at about the same pace as the previous month (22.4 vs 21.1), driving companies to similarly maintain growth for selling charges (8.3 vs 7.9). Looking ahead, companies continued to improve their outlook on future business conditions (15.0 vs 14.7).

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