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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 102.00 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 102.80 | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 102.20 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 103.50 | — | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 103.30 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 100.60 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 101.00 | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 104.10 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 101.60 | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 100.80 | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 100.80 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 100.80 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 100.20 | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 100.60 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 100.20 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 100.30 | — | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 101.40 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 103.20 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 104.10 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 102.40 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 100.90 | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 99.10 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 100.40 | 101.50 | -1.10 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 100.90 | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 98.50 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 100.30 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 102.80 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 101.50 | — | — |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
