10:39 AM EDT, 04/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Dallas Fed's monthly manufacturing index fell to a reading of minus 35.8 in April from minus 16.3 in March, compared with expectations for an increase to a reading of minus 14.1 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:45 am ET.

The index indicates faster contraction, which is in line with other manufacturing readings already released but in contrast with the S&P Global Flash index that suggested expansion.

For Dallas, there were declines in the readings for production, new orders and shipments but gains in the readings for prices paid and employment.

The reading for the company outlook decreased to minus 28.3 from minus 10.7 in March.