Uncertainty - while mentioned a few times by respondents - plunged in May, according to the latest survey of Manufacturers by The Dallas Fed...

Across the board, almost everything improved (prices down is an 'improvement')...

Looking ahead, expectations for new orders and production surged higher while expectations for the tariff-induced hyperinflation hysteria we have been told was inevitable.. plunged...

Respondents had a few key themes (but in each they were mixed about the outcomes):

Of course tariffs were a main topic of discussion:

Recession/Slowdown fears remain:

It seems the 'soft' data slump is starting to catch up to 'hard' data reality...

"It appears the customer has remained strong, but my perception of the general economy has gone down."
{ai:summary}The latest Dallas Fed survey indicates a decrease in uncertainty among manufacturers, with improvements in prices and expectations for new orders and production. However, concerns about tariffs and their impact on costs and profits persist, complicating business planning.While some respondents express optimism about short-term conditions, fears of a recession and the effects of immigration on employment remain prevalent. Overall, the sentiment reflects a cautious outlook amid ongoing tariff discussions and economic volatility. #economy

'Soft' Data Soars As Dallas Fed Manufacturers' Uncertainty Plunged In May

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