U.S. Factory Output Falls As Auto Manufacturing Plunges
But unseasonably cold weather in March boosted utilities, raising overall industrial output.
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Nuclear Power Shutdown Risks Causing Power Shortages, Group Warns
Germany’s planned shutdown of all of its remaining nuclear power plants risks causing power shortages, one industry group in the country has warned.
Factory Production Fell For First Time Since June as Fed Hikes Take Hold
The manufacturing sector appears to be rolling over after several months of Fed hikes, global economic weakness, and U.S. consumers shifting spending to services.
U.S. Industrial Production Falls as Mining Stalls and Manufacturing Slows
Signs that inflation is weighing on consumer demand.
Industrial Production Unexpectedly Surged in July
A big boost from automakers and fossil fuel production.
Burdened by Bidenflation, Durable Goods Orders Stagnate
The latest signal of looming stagflation.
U.S. Motor Vehicle Production Slumped Again in January
Cold weather boosted utilities output in January as demand for home heating climbed.
Factory Production Unexpectedly Plunged in December, Worsening Supply Constraints
Supply constraints just got even worse, suggesting more inflation ahead.
Factory Production Growth Slowed In November, Pointing to More Inflation Ahead
Capacity utilization is running a bit hot compared with its post-financial crisis average, which may portend more inflation ahead.
Industrial Production Unexpectedly Plunged In September
Manufacturing and capacity utilization too unexpected downturns in September.
Unexpected Drop in Manufacturing Output Points to More Inflation Ahead
Shortgages of chips dragged down production and capacity utilization in June, pointing to more pricing pressure in the months to come
Industrial Production Unexpectedly Slumped in February
The Fed said severe winter weather in the south central region of the country in mid-February accounted for the bulk of the decline.
Industrial Production Jumps Much Higher Than Expected
U.S. industrial production rose 0.9 percent in January, data from the Federal Reserve showed Wednesday. Manufacturing output rose by one percent, twice the forecast, despite a decline in auto production.
U.S. Manufacturing Rebound Was Better Than Expected in May
Most major industries posted increases, the Fed said, with the largest gain registered by motor vehicles and parts.
U.S. Industrial Production Suffers Worst Crash in 101 Years
Auto production fell 70 percent. Business equipment manufacturing fell 17.3 percent.
Boeing Dragged Down Manufacturing Output in January
Boeing’s suspended 737 Max was a drag on factory activity and mild weather pulled down utility production in January.
U.S. Factory and Mining Production Rose in December
Although manufacturing grew, overall industrial output slumped on lower utilities output thanks to nicer weather.
U.S. Manufacturing Rebounds Sharply in November
Manufacturing and overall industrial output improved, with sharp upticks in autos, business equipment, and consumer goods.
U.S. Industrial Production Slumped Again in October
The GM strike, slumping oil prices, and sluggish global demand pulled down industrial output more than expected.
American Factory Production Slumped in September
Overall industrial production declined in September following strong growth in August, driven down by the GM strike and cheap energy.
U.S. Factory Production Ramps Up While China Industrial Output Grinds to Slowest Since 2002
May industrial output figures from the Fed show the manufacturing sector is holding up better than expected amid trade war with China.
U.S. Manufacturing and Industrial Output Declined in April
The slide in industrial production accelerated in April, suggesting slumping demand around the world is now weighing on the U.S.
Manufacturing Production Soared in December
Total industrial production rose 4.0 percent in 2018, much higher than 2.9 percent in 2017 and 2016’s paltry 0.5 percent gain.
Carney: Don’t Blame Trump’s Tariffs for Manufacturing’s Weak November
Trump’s critics want to blame tariffs for a slowdown in manufacturing. But the data tell a very different story.
