The general business activity index published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas edged up to -9.9 in April 2026 from a near one-year low of -13.3 in March, though overall perceptions of business conditions remain weak. The revenues index increased 3 points to 4.3. Meanwhile, selling and input price pressures increased, rising to 8.3 and 31.2 respectively. Labor market measures remain unchanged, while wage and benefits index declined 5 points to 7.7. Looking ahead, general business activity sentiment improved. The company outlook index rose 5 points to -5 and the uncertainty index edged down 2 points to 24.8.