US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for October: Slight Improvement

The Richmond Federal Reserve released the US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for October on September 23, 2025. The reported value was -17, with no forecast provided; the previous reference value was also -17.Definition: This index is derived from a survey of approximately 100 manufacturers in the Richmond area, evaluating metrics such as shipments, new orders, and employment in the manufacturing sector. A reading above zero indicates expansion in the region’s manufacturing activity, which is generally supportive for the US dollar. However, as other regional manufacturing indices are published earlier, the market impact of this data is relatively limited.The importance of this data is rated at 3. The index is calculated as a composite based on the Richmond region’s manufacturing survey, and is released monthly. The next publication is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

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