Kansas City Fed Manufacturing: Activity Declined Less in August

Published on August 22, 2024

The latest Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Survey composite index did not decline as much in August following a sharper decline last month. The composite index came in at -3, up from -13 in July. Meanwhile, the future outlook increased to 8.

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