<div id="readability-page-1">11:13 AM EST, 12/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Kansas City Fed monthly manufacturing index fell to a reading of 1 in December from 8 in November, below expectations for a smaller decline to 6 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.The decrease follows lower readings for the other regional manufacturing data released so far. The ISM's national manufacturing reading will be released on Jan. 5.Within the Kansas City data, there were index declines for production, shipments, and employment, which were offset by gains for prices paid and new orders. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

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The Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to 1 in December from 8 in November, missing expectations of a decline to 6. The decrease was seen in production, shipments, and employment, while prices paid and new orders increased. This follows a trend of lower regional manufacturing data, with the ISM national manufacturing reading due on Jan. 5.

- The Kansas City Fed monthly manufacturing index decreased to 1 in December from 8 in November, falling short of the expected decline to 6.  
- This decline aligns with lower readings from other regional manufacturing data.  
- Key components such as production, shipments, and employment saw declines, while prices paid and new orders increased.

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