Industrial production in July, while falling short of forecasts, aligned with expectations of slower but sustained economic growth.
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Industrial production in July, while falling short of forecasts, aligned with expectations of slower but sustained economic growth.
Published Aug. 18, 2026
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"Employment was nevertheless cut sharply as firms often sought to offset the rising cost of energy and raw materials..."
...but capacity utilization increased.
