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Factory Output Barely Rises After Tepid Gains in Prior Months

November 16, 2022

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U.S. factory output rose in October by less than expected after downward revisions to prior months, suggesting manufacturing is losing some steam as domestic and global demand moderates.

The 0.1% increase in factory production last month followed a downwardly revised 0.2% advance in September, according to Federal Reserve data released Nov. 16. Including mining and utilities, total industrial output fell 0.1% in October, the second decline in three months.

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