Manufacturing Confidence measures the level of optimism that manufacturing executives have about the current and future business environment. It is a leading indicator of economic health as businesses react quickly to market conditions, and their sentiment can signal future changes in production and investment. High readings suggest expansion in the industrial sector, while low readings may indicate a slowdown.
The index is typically derived from a monthly survey of manufacturing firms. Respondents are asked to rate the relative level of business conditions including employment, production, new orders, prices, and inventories.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 107.10 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 107.50 | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 105.20 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 100.50 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 100.00 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 100.30 | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 97.70 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 103.60 | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 103.80 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 100.90 | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 100.20 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 98.60 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 97.00 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 96.30 | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 99.30 | — | — |
| May 27, 2025 | 100.10 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 99.60 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 96.40 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 95.60 | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 94.80 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 95.80 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 94.20 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 97.10 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 97.00 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 99.20 | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 100.50 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 98.70 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 98.40 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 107.9 | 107.5 | -0.40 ↓ |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 105.1 | 105.2 | +0.10 ↑ |
| May 28, 2026 | 100.5 | 100.5 | 0 ↓ |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 100.7 | 100.3 | -0.40 ↓ |
