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U.S. Industrial Production Surprises with 0.1% August Increase

9/17/2025

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U.S. industrial production increased by 0.1% in August 2025, defying expectations of a decline.
This follows a revised 0.4% drop in July, signaling a modest recovery.
Mining output rose by 0.9%, recovering from a 1.5% decline in July.
Manufacturing output grew by 0.2%, boosted by a 2.6% rise in motor vehicles and parts.
Utilities output decreased by 2%, mainly due to a 2.3% drop in electric power generation.

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Story summary

U.S. industrial production increased by 0.1% in August 2025, defying expectations of a decline.
This follows a revised 0.4% drop in July, signaling a modest recovery.
Mining output rose by 0.9%, recovering from a 1.5% decline in July.
Manufacturing output grew by 0.2%, boosted by a 2.6% rise in motor vehicles and parts.
Utilities output decreased by 2%, mainly due to a 2.3% drop in electric power generation.