factory production

Japan upgrades factory output view in monthly report

Factory output is showing signs of picking up and signalling production may have bottomed out

Retail sales rose just 2.3 per cent, the slowest increase since December 2022.

China's factories fire up but consumer slump persists

CHINA’S factory output topped forecasts in April, helped by improving external demand, although retail sales unexpectedly slowed and the property sector remained a drag on the economy, piling pressure...

Production of motor vehicles and parts slipped 0.2 per cent after rebounding strongly in the prior two months after the United Auto Workers’ strike ended in October.

US factory production declines for first time in three months

US factory production decreased in January for the first time in three months, reflecting declines in the output of motor vehicles, machinery and metals.