US manufacturing output rises in September
US factory production increased by 0.3 percent in September following a revised drop in August. However, growth slowed in the third quarter amid energy price pressures.
United States factory production rose 0.3% in September after a revised 0.2% decline in August, matching economists' expectations. The rebound follows third-quarter momentum loss caused by Middle East supply chain disruptions and energy price spikes. Manufacturing activity accounts for 9.4% of the domestic economy, signaling persistent sector resilience.
