Industrial Production

January 17, 2025 Industrial production jumped 0.9% in December after having risen 0.2% in November.  The Fed reported that gains in the output of aircraft and parts contributed 0.2% to total IP growth in December following the resolution of the Boeing strike.  In the...

Durable Goods Orders

December 23, 2024 Durable goods orders fell 1.1% in November after having risen 0.8% in October.    Durable goods orders have declined 5.2% in the past year. Much of the change in durables is frequently in the transportation sector — airplanes, cars, and...