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China Retail Sales Increase Only 8.5% in July

China Retail Sales Increase Only 8.5% in July

The Chinese economy's recovery from the pandemic is "losing steam as businesses grapple with higher costs and supply bottlenecks."

By Matthew Heller | August 16, 2021

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Total production rose 0.4% in June but factory output dipped 0.1% amid supply chain constraints, particularly in the auto sector.

By Matthew Heller | July 16, 2021

U.S. Industrial Output Declines 0.6% in January

U.S. Industrial Output Declines 0.6% in January

“It looks like Fed officials were smart to stop their gradual rate hikes as the economy seems to have entered a soft patch,” an economist says.

By Matthew Heller | February 15, 2019

Industrial Production Ticks Up In June

Industrial Production Ticks Up In June

The positive industrial numbers support the notion that the U.S. economy grew at a robust pace in the April-to-June period.

By William Sprouse | July 17, 2018

U.S. Industrial Output Rises 0.7% in April

U.S. Industrial Output Rises 0.7% in April

"The outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector is still bright, in part because rising oil prices will lead to more U.S. production."

By Matthew Heller | May 16, 2018

Industrial Output Rises for 3rd Straight Month

Industrial Output Rises for 3rd Straight Month

Production grew 1.0% in April, the biggest gain in more than three years and a sign of underlying economic strength.

By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2017

Industrial Production Falls 0.4% in November

Industrial Production Falls 0.4% in November

The larger-than-expected decline, which followed a 0.1% gain in October, suggests the sector "is still just treading water."

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2016

Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in September

Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in September

The manufacturing sector helped output rebound from August's decline and economists expect modest growth to continue.

By Matthew Heller | October 18, 2016

Industrial Production Remains ‘Tepid’ in May

Industrial Production Remains ‘Tepid’ in May

Output fell a larger-than-expected 0.4% last month despite the dollar's rally fizzling out and a rise in oil prices.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 15, 2016

GE Backs Saudi Efforts to Diversify Economy

GE Backs Saudi Efforts to Diversify Economy

The company is investing at least $1.4 billion in industrial projects as part of Saudi Arabia's plan to reduce its dependence on oil.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 23, 2016

Industrial Production Rises On Higher Utility Demand

Industrial Production Rises On Higher Utility Demand

Demand for electricity and natural gas returned to a more normal level, and manufacturing output rose 0.3%.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 17, 2016

U.S. Industrial Output Drops 0.6% in March

U.S. Industrial Output Drops 0.6% in March

The larger-than-expected decline in production is more evidence that economic growth has cooled since the start of the year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 15, 2016

U.S. Industrial Output Falls 0.5% in February

U.S. Industrial Output Falls 0.5% in February

The larger-than-expected decline reflects sharp drops in the mining and utilities sector that outweighed an increase in manufacturing.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 16, 2016

Auto Industry Boosts Manufacturing Output

Auto Industry Boosts Manufacturing Output

Industrial production was up 0.6% in July but the manufacturing sector as a whole rose only 0.1%.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 14, 2015

Oil Prices Fuel Stagnant U.S. Manufacturing Output

Oil Prices Fuel Stagnant U.S. Manufacturing Output

Output falls short of expected 0.2% increase due to lower energy prices and stronger dollar.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 15, 2015