Macro & economy RegionUnited States Impact Notable
Dallas Fed manufacturing index rises to 13.4 in October
What happened
The US October Dallas Fed manufacturing index came in at 13.4, up from 9.8 prior. This indicates a stronger expansion in the region's factory activity.
What it means for markets
The better-than-expected reading supports the view of a resilient US economy, which could lift the US dollar and pressure Treasuries. A sustained improvement could reinforce the case for the Fed to hold rates higher for longer.
AssetExpectedMove since first report
US dollar UUP Stronger regional data supports US dollar as growth outperformance
▲ Up
+0.14% 28.96 (2026-10-23) → 29.00 (2026-10-30)
S&P 500 SPY Rising manufacturing index supports US equities on economic strength
▲ Up
-0.56% 759.97 (2026-10-23) → 755.72 (2026-10-30)
What to watch
- Any further regional Fed manufacturing surveys this week
- Next Fed policy decision on interest rates
Source timeline
- investingLive US October Dallas Fed manufacturing index 13.4 vs 9.8 prior