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Updated · investinglive.com · Jun 15
US Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in May as Manufacturing Stalls
Updated
Updated · investinglive.com · Jun 15

US Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in May as Manufacturing Stalls

2 articles · Updated · investinglive.com · Jun 15

Summary

  • US industrial production edged up 0.1% in May, missing the 0.2% forecast, while April was revised up to a stronger 0.9% gain from 0.7%.
  • Manufacturing output was flat against expectations for a 0.2% increase, signaling softer factory momentum even as overall capacity utilization held at 76.2%, matching forecasts.
  • Mining output rose 1.3%, helping offset a 0.4% drop in utilities after April's weather-driven 2.2% jump.
  • The mixed report suggests industrial activity is still uneven, with autos pressured by tariff uncertainty but some support coming from tighter petrochemical markets tied to the war.

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