Kansas City Fed report shows increase in regional manufacturing in July

The Kansas City (MO) Star (7/25) reports manufacturing activity in the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank’s 10th district increased last month. Chad Wilkerson, a Federal Reserve vice president and economist, said, “Production and shipments rebounded after being disrupted by storms last month. And while some firms remain hesitant to expand, overall capital spending and hiring plans remain positive.”

The Wichita (KS) Eagle (7/26) also covers the story.