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Kansas City Fed Services Index Indicates Faster Contraction in November
Nov 21, 2025 8:29 AM

11:10 AM EST, 11/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Kansas City Federal Reserve's monthly composite services index fell to a reading of minus 7 in November after rising to minus 5 in October, suggesting faster contraction.

A reading above zero indicates growth.

There was a slight increase in the Kansas City revenue/sales reading to minus 4 from minus 5, while the employment reading fell sharply to minus 16 from minus 4.

The reading of selling prices decreased to 14 from 21, while the input price index decreased to 32 from 35.

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