November 14, 2024 at 10:00AM
Prior +1.8%; revised to +1.5%
Looking at the details, the drop here is largely driven by a decline in capital goods (-3.8%) and energy production (-1.5%). The former is seen declining back after a surge higher in August (+3.8%). The declines for the month are partially offset by increases in output for durable consumer goods (+0.5%) and non-durable consumer goods (+1.6%). The production for intermediate goods was flat on the month.
This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.