Industrial Production

February 14, 2025 Industrial production for January rose 0.5% after having  jumped 1.0% in December after having declined 0.1 in November.  As indicated below, the manufacturing sector declined slightly as car production fell sharply.  The January increase was ...

Durable Goods Orders

January 28, 2025 Durable goods orders fell 2.2% in December after declining 2.0% in November.    Durable goods orders have declined 3.9% in the past year. Much of the change in durables is frequently in the transportation sector — airplanes, cars, and trucks. ...