September Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index Posts Unexpected Increase

11:10 AM EDT, 09/24/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The Kansas City Fed monthly manufacturing index rose to a reading of 14 in September from 10 in August, compared with the expectations for a decrease to a 9 print in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. The increase follows declines or the other regional manufacturing data released so far, but an increase in the S&P Global flash estimate. The ISM's national manufacturing reading will be released on Oct. 1. Within the Kansas City data, there were index gains for production, shipments, new orders and prices paid.