Oct industrial production takes an unexpected turn downwards
Output falls 0.1 per cent, weighed down by declines at utilities, mines and automakers
Washington
INDUSTRIAL production in the United States unexpectedly dropped in October, weighed down by declines at utilities, mines and automakers that signal manufacturing started the fourth quarter on a soft footing.
Output fell 0.1 per cent after a 0.8 per cent increase in September that was smaller than previously estimated, figures from the Federal Reserve in Washington showed on Monday. Factory production rose 0.2 per cent, matching the prior month's advance that was also revised down.
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