FX.co ★ Dallas Fed Business Activity Slows Decline

The general business activity index published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas rose slightly to -9.9 in April 2026 from a near one-year low of -13.3 in March, although overall assessments of business conditions remain subdued. The revenues index increased 3 points to 4.3. At the same time, price pressures intensified, with the selling prices index climbing to 8.3 and the input prices index advancing to 31.2. Labor market indicators were unchanged, while the wages and benefits index slipped 5 points to 7.7. Looking ahead, sentiment toward general business activity improved somewhat: the company outlook index rose 5 points to -5, and the outlook uncertainty index edged down 2 points to 24.8.